Social Worker

Long term care facility; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Long term care facility in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join our 235-bed facility. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide long-term skilled nursing care and short-term post-acute rehabilitation, focusing on patients' psychosocial needs and family support.

Responsibilities include assessments and care plan development, counseling families, coordinating with healthcare providers, addressing social determinants of health, and contributing to individualized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MSW from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years in a healthcare setting, preferably in social work.
• Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop care plans to meet the needs of our patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and their families to address emotional, social, and psychological issues.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Identify and address social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW or MSW-equivalent

Job description

Long term care facility - Social Worker

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team, a 235-bed facility located in Berkeley Township, New Jersey. As a Social Worker at our facility, you will play a vital role in providing long-term skilled nursing care and short-term post-acute rehabilitation to our patients.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker, you will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and support to our patients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments and developing care plans to meet the psychosocial needs of our patients
• Providing counseling and support to patients and their families to address emotional, social, and psychological issues
• Facilitating communication and coordination between patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Identifying and addressing social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial assessments and develop care plans to meet the needs of our patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
• Provide counseling and support to patients and their families to address emotional, social, and psychological issues
• Facilitate communication and coordination between patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Identify and address social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a social work role
• Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Strong knowledge of social work principles, theories, and practices

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team of healthcare professionals
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development

If you are a motivated and caring professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this Social Worker position.