Resident Advocate & Discharge Navigator

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Staff Social Worker in Grand Rapids, MI to provide medically related social services, advocate for residents' rights, and support discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, counseling for residents and families, coordination of admissions/discharges, documentation in resident records, and active participation in care conferences to promote residents' highest practicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required? or related field preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and update care plans based on resident needs.
• Provide counseling and supportive services to residents and families.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes with physicians and families.
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with community resources and services.
• Advocate for resident rights and educate staff on psychosocial issues.
• Document social services interventions and progress in resident records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and survey preparation.

Skills

Counseling

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Staff Social Worker in Grand Rapids, MI to provide medically related social services, advocate for residents' rights, and support discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, counseling for residents and families, coordination of admissions/discharges, documentation in resident records, and active participation in care conferences to promote residents' highest practicable