Part-Time Social Worker — Resident-Centered Support & Growth

Cura Health; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Retirement Plan (401k) with 4% match

Training & Development

Job summary

Cura Health in Melrose is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Social Worker to support residents’ psychosocial well‑being, care planning, and transitions. You will work closely with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to identify needs and advocate for resident preferences and rights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and prior experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Previous experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, healthcare, or a related setting preferred.
• Knowledge of resident rights, psychosocial needs, discharge planning, and community resources.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, staff, and outside providers.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and applicable state and federal long‑term care regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete required psychosocial assessments and documentation for residents in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements.
• Identify residents’ psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and social needs and develop appropriate interventions and approaches.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and advocate for resident preferences, goals, dignity, and quality of life.
• Provide support, education, and resources to residents and families throughout admission, stay, discharge, and transitions of care.
• Assist with discharge planning and assist residents and families in identifying appropriate services, equipment, resources, and placement options.
• Assist with admissions and transitions into the facility to promote a positive resident and family experience.
• Serve as a resource for residents and families regarding resident rights, advance directives, healthcare decision‑making, and available services.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to long‑term care, changes in health status, grief, loss, and other psychosocial concerns.
• Participate in resident and family meetings and help address concerns, grievances, and care‑related questions.
• Monitor residents for changes in psychosocial well‑being and communicate concerns to the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support behavioral health needs and collaborate with nursing, providers, and other disciplines regarding appropriate interventions and services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Assist with required assessments, care plan documentation, and other Social Services documentation.
• Promote and protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, choice, and self‑determination.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable federal, state, local, and facility requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, resident‑centered initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, families, staff, providers, and outside agencies.
• Promote a culture of compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and resident‑centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Social Services department and the overall needs of residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cura Health in Melrose is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Social Worker to support residents’ psychosocial well‑being, care planning, and transitions. You will work closely with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to identify needs and advocate for resident preferences and rights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and prior experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare settings.