Licensed Social Worker — Care & Discharge Advocate

Integritus Healthcare; North Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Excellent health insurance

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare's Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Vermont is seeking a social worker to join a collaborative care team. You will assess psychosocial status, counsel patients and families, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and quality of life.

The position requires at least one year in health care, preferable experience in long-term care, and current LCSW or LICSW licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care.
• Experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current licensure: LCSW or LICSW (Massachusetts).
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Carries out social evaluations including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and plans interventions.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Point of Service documentation is expected for quality care and timely synchronization of patient data.
• Educates patients and families on preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in care plan development with patient and family and attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Integritus Healthcare's Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Vermont is seeking a social worker to join a collaborative care team. You will assess psychosocial status, counsel patients and families, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and quality of life.

The position requires at least one year in health care, preferable experience in long-term care, and current LCSW or LICSW licensure.