Resident Care Advocate & Discharge Planner

Intersect Healthcare of Belding; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare of Belding seeks a Social Services Advocate to provide medically related social work services for residents to reach optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and assisting in treatment planning as needed.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in gerontology or related field and have at least one year of experience in a social services program for the elderly.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in gerontology or related field and at least one year of experience.
• Knowledge of DSM and ability to document social histories and care plans.
• Ability to coordinate services with community resources and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate residents’ psychosocial needs and develop goals for services.
• Incorporate social service goals into the Plan of Care and attend care planning conferences.
• Assist residents and families in utilizing community resources.
• Maintain confidential records and conduct interviews with residents and families.
• Provide supervision for social work interns and assist in staff development.
• Lead discharge planning and participate in the marketing committee as assigned.
• Coordinate services with psychiatric providers and OBRA requirements.
• Advise the Clinical IDT on resident mental health diagnoses when requested.

Skills

Assess psychosocial needs

Develop care goals

Interdisciplinary teamwork

DSM knowledge

Interviews with residents and families

Communication skills

Care plans documentation

Education

Master’s degree in gerontology or related field

1+ year experience in elderly social services

Tools

Basic business computer knowledge

Job description

Intersect Healthcare of Belding seeks a Social Services Advocate to provide medically related social work services for residents to reach optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and assisting in treatment planning as needed.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in gerontology or related field and have at least one year of experience in a social services program for the elderly.