Social Worker

AdamsPlace; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Competitive Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Bluffton in Okatie, SC is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time role. The position requires a BS or MSW and knowledge of case management and geriatric funding resources.

You will advocate for residents and families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, reporting to the Director of Social Work, and maintaining confidentiality while helping to develop individualized care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of the medical case management process and needs of geriatric patients.
• Familiarity with funding resources such as Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and crises.
• Advocate for patients and families to express and resolve grievances.
• Coordinate discharge planning functions.
• Report to the Director of Social Work Services on current status and needs.
• Participate in developing patient care plans with other disciplines.
• Maintain confidentiality of professional information.

Skills

Case management

Geriatric care needs

Funding resources knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Full Time Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Come join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position

Social Worker - Full Time Are you looking for a meaningful career that allows you to be an advocate for your patients and their families? Come join our team as a Social Worker! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position Highlights

• working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death
• serving in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances
• coordinating discharge planning functions
• reporting to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs
• participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines
• maintaining confidentiality of professional information

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family – oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

• Prefer Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurance
• Must have imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Insurance authorization experience preferred
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred

Benefits

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Advancement Opportunities

Work Location

NHC HealthCare Bluffton

3039 Okatie Highway

Okatie, SC 29909

EOE