Licensed Social Worker - Bachelors

Fall River HealthCare; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare in Fall River, MA seeks a Social Worker (BSW) to support residents and families, perform screenings, develop care plans and coordinate services with the team and administrators.

Requirements include 1–3 years in long-term care, a Bachelor's in Social Work (or related field) and a valid Social Work license. Pay range is $40.00–$45.00 per hour, with benefits such as PTO, medical, FSA, Vision, Life Insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of long-term care experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field.
• Social Work License.

Responsibilities

• Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychological screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and procedures and completing all necessary paperwork including MDS.
• Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions.
• Ensures admission agreement completion.
• Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.
• Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members in order to plan care and resolve concerns. Write reports and ensures implementation.
• Demonstrate understanding and provide guidance and counseling to residents and their families on diverse issues ranging from grief and loss to acceptance and coping with changes in living arrangements.
• Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field

Job description

Social Worker (BSW) for Fall River Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Social Worker (BSW)Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 Depending on level of experience and education.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LicensedSocialWorkermust lead by example by promoting positive morale throughout the facility by smiling and greeting residents, families and all employees. Reports directly to the Administrator, does relatedworkaccordingly:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychological screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and procedures and completing all necessary paperwork including MDS.
• Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions.
• Ensures admission agreement completion.
• Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.
• Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members in order to plan care and resolve concerns. Write reports and ensures implementation.
• Demonstrate understanding and provide guidance and counseling to residents and their families on diverse issues ranging from grief and loss to acceptance and coping with changes in living arrangements.
• Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care

REQUIREMENTS:

• Long Term Experience: 1-3 years minimum
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field
• Social Work License

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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