Geriatric Social Worker — Care & Discharge Specialist

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Cheat Lake (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

24/7 telehealth

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Services Specialist to assess residents’ social, emotional, and mental health needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' psychosocial well-being and rights in line with NASW ethics.

The role includes discharge planning, staff education on psychosocial care, and building a comprehensive social services program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or human services required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
• Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.
• Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
• Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability as requested by the Social Services Director.

Education

Master's degree in social work or human services

Job description

PowerBack Rehabilitation is seeking a Social Services Specialist to assess residents’ social, emotional, and mental health needs and coordinate services to meet those needs. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' psychosocial well-being and rights in line with NASW ethics.

The role includes discharge planning, staff education on psychosocial care, and building a comprehensive social services program.