Social Services/Discharge Planner

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Social Services Coordinator to assist with planning, coordination and development of the Social Services Program. The role supports residents and families, promoting social interaction and emotional well-being.

You will counsel patients and families on end-of-life concerns, coordinate admissions and discharges, liaise with community agencies, and ensure timely completion of the social services portion of the MDS within 14

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination and development of the Social Services Program.
• Participates in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Counsels patients and families including dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
• Completes the social services portion of the MDS within 14 days of admission.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges.
• Acts as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
• Assists with grievance resolution when requested.

Job description

Assist with the planning, coordination and development of the Social Services Program.

Participates in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.

Counsels patients and families including dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.

Completes the social services portion of the MDS within 14 days of admission.

Coordinates admissions and discharges.

Acts as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.

Assists with grievance resolution when requested.