Licensed Social Worker (MSW) — Care Coordination & Family Support

Westborough HealthCare; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

FSA

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Westborough Healthcare in Westborough, MA is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to lead resident support in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and liaison with families and staff to ensure person-centered care.

You will conduct psychological screenings, oversee care plans, assist with admissions, and guide residents and families through coping with transitions, ensuring smooth discharge planning and access to benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Social Work License (LICSW) is required.
• 1–3 years of long-term care or rehabilitation experience.

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

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field

Social Work License (LICSW)

Job description

Westborough Healthcare in Westborough, MA is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to lead resident support in rehabilitation and long-term care settings. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and liaison with families and staff to ensure person-centered care.

You will conduct psychological screenings, oversee care plans, assist with admissions, and guide residents and families through coping with transitions, ensuring smooth discharge planning and access to benefits.