Healthcare Social Worker — Patient Advocate & Care Planner

Life Care Centers of America; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Worker to plan, organize, and implement social services for patients in a post-acute care setting. You will advocate for patients, educate staff about patient rights, and ensure timely charting and documentation.

Requirements include an active state license, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, and 2 years of health-care social work experience preferred. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing social services is essential.

Qualifications

• Active state license is required and must remain in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required for facilities with 120+ beds.
• Two years’ experience in health-care social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services meeting patients' medically-related social and emotional needs.
• Act as patient advocate and educate staff on patient rights.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Assist patients and families with education, financial planning, and liaison with community agencies.
• Follow up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans.

Skills

Independent decision making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Compliance training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Active state licensure

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Worker to plan, organize, and implement social services for patients in a post-acute care setting. You will advocate for patients, educate staff about patient rights, and ensure timely charting and documentation.

Requirements include an active state license, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, and 2 years of health-care social work experience preferred. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing social services is essential.