Senior Geriatric Social Worker & Care Coordinator

Care Choice of Boerne; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Healthcare Group in Texas seeks a qualified Social Service Director to assess residents' needs and develop written care plans. You will review plans quarterly and coordinate with families and community resources to ensure comprehensive support.

Requires a sociology-related degree and a LBSW or LMSW license. Responsibilities include case conferences with nurses, discharge planning, and coordinating resident transfers within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a college degree in Sociology or related field approved by State Representatives.
• Must have LBSW or LMSW license.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes a social service program according to established policies.
• Assists in the coordination of resident transfers.
• HAD more: handles telephone calls and interviews each patient and family on admission.
• Coordinates services with other departments.
• Completes a Social History on each patient.
• Identifies and evaluates personal, emotional and environmental concerns.
• Formulates a written plan of care for each admitted patient.
• Reviews and updates plan of care according to established policies.
• Records continuing progress notes on the patient’s social needs and response of the patient to delivered social services.
• Gives assistance or help in locating and arranging for services of other professionals or agencies to solve problems and needs of patients.
• Participates regularly in case conferences with nurses and other staff.

Skills

Interest in elderly

Patience and tact

Listening skills

Team cooperation

Willingness to learn

Work hours flex

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's in Sociology

LBSW or LMSW license

Job description

Charleston Healthcare Group in Texas seeks a qualified Social Service Director to assess residents' needs and develop written care plans. You will review plans quarterly and coordinate with families and community resources to ensure comprehensive support.

Requires a sociology-related degree and a LBSW or LMSW license. Responsibilities include case conferences with nurses, discharge planning, and coordinating resident transfers within a multi-disciplinary team.