Licensed Social Worker (86899)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Hallettsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Social Worker to oversee admissions, assess resident needs, and coordinate resources within a Hallettsville, TX nursing facility. The role emphasizes resident and family engagement, psychosocial support, and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work and active licensure as a Texas Social Worker, with preference for prior SNF experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work required.
• Texas Licensed Social Worker required.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions process and identify needs of residents.
• Refer residents to community resources and ensure social health.
• Develop relationships with residents and families for admissions and care.
• Assist with care planning and attend planning meetings.
• Complete QA reports and support department communications.
• Assist with MDS completion and resident/family concerns.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in Texas

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hallettsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Hallettsville, TX 77964

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Primary Responsibilities

The Social Worker will be responsible to work with the residents in overseeing and assisting in the admission process, identification of needs and problems, make referrals to community resources, and ensuring the mental and social health of each resident.

Essential Functions

• Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
• Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
• Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
• Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
• Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
• Attend committee meetings as required.
• Complete monthly QA reports.
• As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
• Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
• Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
• Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
• Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
• Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
• Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
• Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

QualificationsEducational/Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Licensing Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Action

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

• Lifting- 1-25 lbs X
• Lifting - 25-50 lbs X
• Lifting - 50+ lbs X
• Carrying - 1-25 lbs X
• Carrying - 25-50 lbs X
• Carrying - 50+ lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X
• Standing X
• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Speaking X
• Driving X
• Balancing/Climbing X
• Stooping/Kneeling X
• Crouching/Crawling X
• Reaching X
• Hearing/Listening X
• Seeing X
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning X