LSW — Patient Advocate & Care Coordinator (Healthcare)

Tali Healthcare Management; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

Gardens at Cedarwood, located at 130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA, is hiring a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our healthcare team. This full-time, in-person role offers compassionate care coordination for patients and families and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts LSW license, a BSW or MSW, and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care. Strong communication, advocacy, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Massachusetts LSW license.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of social work principles, patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and residents per care plans.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify needs.
• Develop and implement individualized interventions and care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Connect patients with community resources and services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Care coordination

Empathy

Documentation

Education

Massachusetts LSW license

Bachelor's or MSW degree

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

Gardens at Cedarwood, located at 130 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA, is hiring a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our healthcare team. This full-time, in-person role offers compassionate care coordination for patients and families and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts LSW license, a BSW or MSW, and experience in skilled nursing or long-term care. Strong communication, advocacy, and documentation skills are essential.