Geriatric Social Worker | Patient & Family Advocate

The Hillcrest of North Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Hillcrest of North Dallas is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and assist in accessing services for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under NASW ethics and comply with federal and state regulations, serving geriatric residents.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, documentation, resident rights protection, and discharge planning.

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 residents.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs; completes relevant parts of the MDS; uses the MDS to guide the care plan.
• Maintains accurate documentation compliant with federal/state regulations and center policies, including advance directives and care plans.
• Supports residents’ right to self-determination; documents refusals and informs about therapeutic alternatives.
• Participates in development of a written interdisciplinary care plan for residents’ psychosocial needs and goals.
• Provides therapeutic interventions to assist residents with transition and adjustment to long-term care.
• Offers support and education to residents/family members to understand placement and facility issues and refers to social service agencies when needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for home care services prior to return to the community.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to protect resident rights and psychological well-being; addresses abuse as required.

Skills

Social work licensure

Geriatrics experience

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

The Hillcrest of North Dallas is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and assist in accessing services for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under NASW ethics and comply with federal and state regulations, serving geriatric residents.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, documentation, resident rights protection, and discharge planning.