Impactful Social Worker for Skilled Nursing Facility

Regalcare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriden Health & Rehab in Meriden, CT is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to join our compassionate team. You will assess residents' social needs, help families navigate care options, and coordinate discharge planning.

The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, timely documentation, and adherence to federal, state, and local guidelines for skilled nursing facilities. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Admission: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long term care: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, development and implement all required social services to meet the needs of residents in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines that govern skilled nursing facilities.
• Performs all documentation requirements for social service documentation in a timely fashion.
• Completes all admission assessments and evaluations
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to create a plan of care for residents.
• Works with and provides support to residents, families and staff.
• Attends weekly Care Plan and Medicare meetings.
• Receives and attempts to resolve resident grievances.
• Coordinates resident discharge planning with all relevant departments and assists with scheduling outside services.
• Participates in monthly team meetings such as QA and Safety.

Job description

Meriden Health & Rehab in Meriden, CT is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to join our compassionate team. You will assess residents' social needs, help families navigate care options, and coordinate discharge planning.

The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, timely documentation, and adherence to federal, state, and local guidelines for skilled nursing facilities. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.