Senior Care Social Services Designee

Medicalodges,-Inc; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges, Inc in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Social Service Designee to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and resident/family support within our long-term care facilities.

The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, coordinate with outside providers, document progress notes, and educate residents on advance directives and Medicaid/Medicare services.

Qualifications

• Current social service designee certification or licensed social worker in the state facility is located.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial needs of residents in long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Intervene in crisis situations and provide psychosocial support to residents and families.
• Develop individualized psychosocial plans of care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team including discharge planning.
• Document progress notes and review advance directives regularly in the resident's record.
• Provide education and resources to residents regarding advance directives, rights, and Medicaid/Medicare services.
• Assist with admissions, discharge, transfers, and arranging transportation for ancillary services.
• Monitor resident behavior and psychotropic medications as appropriate within the facility.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Social Service Designee

Job description

Medicalodges, Inc in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Social Service Designee to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and resident/family support within our long-term care facilities.

The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, coordinate with outside providers, document progress notes, and educate residents on advance directives and Medicaid/Medicare services.