Geriatric Social Worker — Discharge & Care Planning

Riverside Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support patients and residents in achieving optimum social and emotional functioning under supervision of the Director of Social Services/Administrator.

You will handle discharge planning, care planning, Medicaid applications, PASRR forms, and psychosocial assessments, ensuring timely documentation and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote smooth transitions back to the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Experience in geriatric or healthcare setting preferred.
• Completion of Administrator In Training (AIT) Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documentation is completed accurately, including all required components in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid/State survey regulations and is placed on the medical record within the appropriate time frame.
• Provides exposure to, and an understanding of those services/programs in LLHARS that can enhance the patient’s quality of life and independence as they transition back to their community.
• MDS assessments are completed as assigned within the appropriate time frame and without significant corrections.
• Referrals from Administration and other disciplines will be acted on within 24 hours including a report of the course of action to be taken.
• Resident and family concerns/complaints are addressed within 24 hours, 95% to 100% of the time.
• Responsible for all discharge planning, care planning, discharge notifications, PASRR forms, Medicaid applications, psychoactive monitoring, behavior monitoring, and assessment of the social and psychosocial needs of the patients.

Skills

Documentation accuracy

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Social Work or Related Field

Job description

The Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support patients and residents in achieving optimum social and emotional functioning under supervision of the Director of Social Services/Administrator.

You will handle discharge planning, care planning, Medicaid applications, PASRR forms, and psychosocial assessments, ensuring timely documentation and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote smooth transitions back to the community.