Resident Advocate & Care Coordination Lead

IntersectHC; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Point Healthcare Services in Michigan is seeking a Social Service Manager who provides medically related social work services to help residents attain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This role assesses emotional and behavioral issues related to illness and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on treatment planning.

You will supervise social work interns, assist in staff development, coordinate services with psychiatric providers and

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year experience in a social service program for the elderly or related field.
• Must be licensed (full or limited) as a bachelor’s level clinical social worker with the State of Michigan.
• Ability to coordinate with psychiatric providers and OBRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate residents' psychosocial needs and develop goals for services.
• Incorporate social work goals into the care plan and attend care planning conferences.
• Assist residents and families to utilize community resources when not provided by the corporation.
• Maintain confidential records and interviews with residents and families.
• Provide supervision for social work interns and assist in staff development.
• Lead discharge planning and advocate for resident rights at IDT meetings.

Skills

Social work assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident advocacy

Communication with families

Record keeping

Staff supervision

Community resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Michigan social work license (BSW/LCSW)

1+ year elderly social service experience

Job description

Mission Point Healthcare Services in Michigan is seeking a Social Service Manager who provides medically related social work services to help residents attain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This role assesses emotional and behavioral issues related to illness and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on treatment planning.

You will supervise social work interns, assist in staff development, coordinate services with psychiatric providers and