Licensed Social Worker

OPCO Skilled Management; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation Center seeks a qualified Social Worker to join our five-star facility. You will foster a climate and plan of care that supports residents' independence, dignity, and well-being in accordance with NASW ethics and state regulations.

Responsibilities include completing social histories, guiding care plans, documenting per regulations, supporting residents and families, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with nursing and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services required.
• Licensed/certified/registered in the state of practice.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident; uses MDS to guide the care plan.
• Maintains accurate documentation per federal/state regulations and center practices.
• Supports residents' right to self-determination and informs about therapeutic alternatives.
• Participates in developing an interdisciplinary care plan addressing psychosocial needs.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for appropriate home care services.
• Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and directing social service programs.
• Works with Director of Nursing and Administration to prepare for inspection surveys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social Work

Healthcare experience

Geriatrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Licensed/Certified/Registered in state

1 year supervised social work in healthcare

2 years nursing in SNF preferred

Job description

Benefits available for Full Time employees

Job type: Full Time

Five Star Facility

Come check out our newly renovated Transitional Care Unit- where customer service matches our excellent quality of care!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Your Job

Come experience and embrace the highest level of care at Bedford Wellness. We are a proud five star facility that recognizes its outstanding employees and celebrates their excellence. Come apply today at 2001 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021, USA or call us at [phone] for expedited interviews!

Your Job Summary

Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, adherence to Federal, State and Local regulations and governing agencies.

Principal Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; Completed relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); Utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, The Company Corporate policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.
• Supports each resident's/resident's right to self-determination; Documents resident/resident refusal of services offered; Informs resident/resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/resident about the alternatives.
• Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensures or provides 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.
• Ensures or provides support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Coordinates the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community.
• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
• Works with Director of Nursing and Administration to prepare for inspection surveys; ability to engage in interviews by inspectors, assist in immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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