Licensed Social Worker: Geriatric Dementia Care

Blaire House of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend up to $500

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical cost reimbursement

401K Savings Opportunity

Vacation time and sick time

Paid Holidays

Verizon Discount Plans

BJ's Discount Plans

FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester in Worcester, MA seeks an energetic Licensed Social Worker to uphold our quality of care for seniors. The role focuses on counseling, patient advocacy, and liaison with families and community resources, with emphasis on geriatric welfare in a skilled-nursing setting.

Responsibilities include developing social histories, maintaining progress notes, and planning discharge with community services, under licensed LSW supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LSW licensure or higher.
• At least one year of social work experience in long-term care.
• Geriatric care interest and dedication to resident welfare.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history.
• Provide social intervention and counseling as patient advocate and liaison with the community.
• Maintain social service progress notes in patient records reflecting status and goals.
• Develop initial discharge plan and coordinate with community services.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Community liaison

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Blaire House of Worcester in Worcester, MA seeks an energetic Licensed Social Worker to uphold our quality of care for seniors. The role focuses on counseling, patient advocacy, and liaison with families and community resources, with emphasis on geriatric welfare in a skilled-nursing setting.

Responsibilities include developing social histories, maintaining progress notes, and planning discharge with community services, under licensed LSW supervision.