Resident-Centered Social Worker - LTC Programs

Center Management Group; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Management Group is seeking a Social Worker to provide support to residents, addressing emotional and psychosocial needs and supporting individual care plans.

You will participate in developing programs, conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharges, and collaborate with the Social Services team to ensure best practices and resident advocacy. This role emphasizes compassionate resident-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree required in social work or a related field.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents and families with transition into the facility.
• Completes psychosocial assessments identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
• Identifies medical-related social needs and provides appropriate services.
• Maintains resident social information upon admission.
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources for social services and clinical care.
• Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility.
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs and collaborates with teams to apply best practices.
• Assesses discharge needs and coordinates discharges within the facility.
• Advocates for residents' best interests in social services and clinical care.
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures MDS sections and Care Area Assessments are completed as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Master's or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Center Management Group is seeking a Social Worker to provide support to residents, addressing emotional and psychosocial needs and supporting individual care plans.

You will participate in developing programs, conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharges, and collaborate with the Social Services team to ensure best practices and resident advocacy. This role emphasizes compassionate resident-centered care in a long-term care setting.