Licensed Social Worker

OPCO Skilled Management; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Highland Pines is seeking a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) in Texas for a full-time role in a long-term care facility. The position emphasizes psychosocial assessment, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to support residents' emotional well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a TX LBSW license, a BSW or related degree, and at least one year of supervised social work in healthcare with geriatric patients. Prior nursing facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in Texas is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervised social work in a healthcare setting with geriatric residents.
• Nursing facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete social history and psychosocial assessments for residents.
• Maintain compliant documentation across required records and care plans.
• Support residents’ self-determination and educate family members as needed.
• Develop interdisciplinary care plans addressing psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for home care services.
• Promote resident rights and monitor psychosocial well-being.

Skills

LBSW licensure

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday.

Must be a LBSW in state of Texas. Long-term care preferred.

Benefits Offered:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Your Job Summary

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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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 resident and those who live and work within the facility and 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.

Highland Pines 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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