Licensed Social Worker - Senior Care & Discharge Specialist

The Laurels of Heath; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

DailyPay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Heath is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to support our seniors with medically-related social services that promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, referrals, discharge planning, counseling services, and accurate documentation in MDS care plans. State-licensure is required; health-care experience is preferred. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Current social work licensure in the state.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident and families.
• Assists guests with financial and legal matters (e.g., applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements).
• Provides discharge planning services (e.g., placing a guest on a waiting list for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care services, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities).
• Provides or arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication management as indicated.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care plans.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Healthcare experience

Job description

The Laurels of Heath is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to support our seniors with medically-related social services that promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, referrals, discharge planning, counseling services, and accurate documentation in MDS care plans. State-licensure is required; health-care experience is preferred. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.