Licensed Social Worker - Long-Term Care Specialist

Fundamental; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to oversee planning, development, and direction of the Social Services Department in our facility in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. You will collaborate with discharge planners and families to initiate tours and follow-up procedures, and develop policies for addressing medical and emotional needs of residents.

The role requires an active Social Work license, a bachelor’s in Social Work or equivalent, and at least 3 years

Qualifications

• Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work strongly preferred.
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards.
• Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Fundamental is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to oversee planning, development, and direction of the Social Services Department in our facility in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. You will collaborate with discharge planners and families to initiate tours and follow-up procedures, and develop policies for addressing medical and emotional needs of residents.

The role requires an active Social Work license, a bachelor’s in Social Work or equivalent, and at least 3 years