Geriatric Social Worker - Care & Discharge Planning

Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks a licensed social worker to identify psychosocial needs, assess residents, and support transition and discharge planning in a long-term care setting.

The role involves documentation, adherence to NASW ethics, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting families to access needed services. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed or registered in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services field required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting with geriatric clients.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; completes relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); uses the MDS to guide the care plan.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with federal/state regulations and center policies, including advanced directives, MDS, social service history and assessment, and care plans.
• Supports resident self-determination; documents refusals and educates about alternatives; involves others to educate about options.
• Participates in development of an interdisciplinary plan of care identifying psychosocial needs and interventions.
• Provides therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with transition to long-term care, addressing social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Provides support and education to residents/family members to assist in understanding placement and facility issues; refers to social service agencies when needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for home care services prior to returning to the community.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to protect resident rights and psychosocial well-being; addresses abuse as mandated.
• Collaborates with residents, families, and staff to promote self-advocacy and quality of life.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing social service programs; supports preparation for inspections and corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Arbor Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation seeks a licensed social worker to identify psychosocial needs, assess residents, and support transition and discharge planning in a long-term care setting.

The role involves documentation, adherence to NASW ethics, coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting families to access needed services. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants.