Social Services Director

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab in Kansas seeks a Staff Social Worker to counsel assigned clients and their families, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and support discharge planning.

The role requires a Degree in Social Work and an applicable license; minimum of two years in health care, preferably IRF; strong counseling, documentation, and collaborative skills. This position emphasizes family dynamics and ongoing professional development within a facility setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Social Work and applicable license/certification.
• Minimum of two years experience in a health care setting, preferably and Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF)
• Strong counseling and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide counseling to clients and families.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Maintain records and prepare reports per facility procedures.
• Support family education groups and post-discharge follow-up.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Social Worker is responsible for the counseling of assigned clients as well as their family members. The Social Worker acts as a resource person to other program staff and to the facility in the area of counseling, family dynamics/interactions. The Staff Social Worker is under the direct supervision of the Administrator.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Conducts psychosocial history to determine pre-injury issues which need to be addressed.
• Establishes and carries out individualized treatment plan upon completion of psychosocial history if applicable.
• Provides counseling to clients, families and/or significant others.
• Develops and implements family and children support groups as needed.
• Schedules, arranges and moderates the program for family education group.
• Participates in team rounds and family conferences as scheduled through case manger.
• Maintains records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
• Participates in and documents internal and external professional educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs public relations task as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates client's schedule with physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, nursing service, speech and language pathology, behavioral specialist and other disciplines as needed.
• Is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists in patient discharge planning.
• Conducts post discharge follow-up as needed.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Formal Education/Formal Training: Must hold a Degree in Social Work and applicable license/certification.
• Job Related Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a health care setting, preferably and Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF)

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Modified Comp
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance