Licensed Social Worker - Geriatric Care & Family Support

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

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).