LBSW or LMSW Social Worker

Nhccare; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Competitive Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lexington in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Social Worker (LBSW or LMSW) to advocate for residents and their families within a geriatric care setting. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work and knowledge of case management, funding resources, and state/federal regulations are required.

The role emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, discharge planning, and psychosocial support to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• LBSW or LMSW licensure required.
• Experience in community or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and social work skills.
• Ability to work with multiple disciplines and understand state/federal regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to center life and crises.
• Advocate for residents and families and resolve grievances.
• Report to Director of Social Work Services on current status and needs.
• Develop interdisciplinary care plans addressing psychosocial needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support transition and adjustment.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for home care services.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Licensure: LSW/LBSW/LMSW

Communication

Assessment

Social work methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulations knowledge

Fast-paced

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Experience in geriatric care (preferred)

Job description

NHC HealthCare Lexington
West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Description

POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER (LBSW OR LMSW)

Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides excellent growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position: Social Worker

Degree/License Requirements: LBSW OR LMSW

Qualifications:

• *Licensure: LSW, LBSW or LMSW
• *Experience: Prior work experience in a community or long-term care setting is preferred
• *Skills: The candidate must have skills in communication, assessment, and social work methods and techniques. The candidate must also be able to work effectively with various disciplines in an individual and team setting, have a working understanding of social systems, and implement pertinent state and federal regulations. The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced capacity.

Position Highlights:

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Clinical:

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death
• Serving in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances
• reporting to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs
• Participate in developing a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the resident's psychosocial needs/issues, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/problems, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues and refer them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events during the resident's stay in the facility.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services before the resident's return to the community.
• Maintaining confidentiality of professional information

Administrative:

• Develop, maintain, and utilize a listing of current community resources helpful to residents and their families and significant others.
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

Advocacy:

• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations, and programs that affect nursing home residents.
• Work with residents, families, significant others, and staff to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

Experience

• Prefer Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must know the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other private insurance
• Must have imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, and ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred
• Ability to interact in person with potential admissions in a hospital setting
• Multitasking is a must
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.

Job Type: Full Time

Why NHC? We are celebrating our 52nd Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!!We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family–orientedwork atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:NHC HealthCare Lexington2993 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169

"Care is our business" -Join our family and see why we strive to provide "care in a better way"!

"50 years Committed, 50 years Caring, 50 years Strong"

EOE

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Social Services

Expert

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Lic Clin Social Worker

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