Social Work & Discharge Planning Assistant

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance within 60-90 days of

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a Discharge Planning Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will provide discharge planning and medically related social services to patients and families, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role involves coordinating MDS, care plans, and assessments while contributing to a supportive, patient-centered care environment for our short-term rehabilitation population.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other human services related field.
• Experience with discharge planning and medically related social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning and comprehensive medically related social services to patients and families.
• Coordinate MDS, care plans, and assessments, and maintain timely documentation in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Discharge planning

Social services

Education

4-year degree in social/human services

Job description

Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a Discharge Planning Assistant. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a genuine spirt of caring that makes our center so well respected in our local community. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate hearts with every patient, **family, and co-worker.**

The facilityprovides a high volume of short-term nursing and rehabilitation services. We are seeking a candidate that can provide discharge planning as well as comprehensive medically related social services to our patients. Responsibilities include MDS, Care Plans, Assessments and timely documentation operating within the framework for the company's standards for best practice in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

The qualified candidates will have a 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other human services related degree.

We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.