Licensed Social Worker — Impact in Long-Term Care

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Worker in Massachusetts to assess psychosocial status, conduct family-centered evaluations, and provide crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW) and at least one year in health care, preferably in long-term care. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills are essential. Salary ranges are posted with the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care.
• Experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW
• 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, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

LCSW/LICSW license

Job description

Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Social Worker in Massachusetts to assess psychosocial status, conduct family-centered evaluations, and provide crisis intervention as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires MA licensure (LCSW/LICSW) and at least one year in health care, preferably in long-term care. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills are essential. Salary ranges are posted with the position.