Resident Advocate & Social Worker - Care Plans & Counseling

Integrity Care Group LLC; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity Care Group is seeking a Social Worker to deliver medically related social services within a small, home-like skilled nursing facility setting in California. The role emphasizes timely psychosocial assessments, care planning participation, counseling, discharge planning, and advocacy for resident rights.

The position requires a degree in social work and at least one year of healthcare social services experience, with knowledge of Title 22 regulations and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience providing social services in a skilled nursing, subacute, CLHF, hospital, or similar healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of California Title 22 regulations, resident rights, care planning processes, and discharge planning requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of each resident within five (5) days of admission and document findings in the health record.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and develop/update individualized psychosocial care plans.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services to residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning from admission onward, including post-discharge needs assessment and community resource referrals.
• Advocate for and educate residents and families regarding resident rights and care decisions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of social service interventions, progress notes, and care plan updates.
• Assist with identification and resolution of psychosocial issues affecting care, including behavioral concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources (HCBA Waiver, Medi-Cal, regional centers, home health, hospice) and facilitate referrals.
• Ensure compliance with CLHF licensing standards related to social services, resident rights, and documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Integrity Care Group is seeking a Social Worker to deliver medically related social services within a small, home-like skilled nursing facility setting in California. The role emphasizes timely psychosocial assessments, care planning participation, counseling, discharge planning, and advocacy for resident rights.

The position requires a degree in social work and at least one year of healthcare social services experience, with knowledge of Title 22 regulations and strong documentation skills.