Per Diem Social Worker — Multi-Facility Roles

Ryders Health Management; New London (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mystic Healthcare, a family-owned skilled nursing provider, seeks a per-diem Social Worker to support three facilities: Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, Greentree Manor in Waterford, and Douglas Manor in Windham. The role emphasizes identifying social and emotional needs, discharge planning, and coordinating care across departments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Social Work or a related Human Services field and can work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing policies for identifying social and emotional needs of residents.
• Participate in community planning relevant to facility interests and resident/family needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview residents and families to obtain social history.
• Provide information to residents/families about Medicare/Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.
• Consult with staff and community agencies to solve residents' social needs.
• Maintain relationships with medical professionals and other health-related facilities.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.

Skills

Discharge planning

Policy implementation

Resident interviewing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services field

Job description

Mystic Healthcare, a family-owned skilled nursing provider, seeks a per-diem Social Worker to support three facilities: Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, Greentree Manor in Waterford, and Douglas Manor in Windham. The role emphasizes identifying social and emotional needs, discharge planning, and coordinating care across departments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Social Work or a related Human Services field and can work independently.