Social Worker

Nhccare; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Job summary

NHC is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time role to advocate for patients and families, guiding them through center life, crises, and care planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work and understands case management and geriatric needs, with the ability to navigate funding resources such as Medicare/Medicaid.

Join a team focused on respectful care, confidentiality, and opportunities for growth with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of the medical case management process and geriatric patient needs.
• Understanding funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, D, Medicaid and other private insurance.
• Imagination and creative ability; ability to work with professionals to coordinate care.
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred; marketing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and crises.
• Advocate for patients and families in expressing, defining, and resolving grievances.
• Report to the Director of Social Work Services on current needs and status.
• Participate in developing patient care plans with other disciplines.
• Maintain confidentiality of professional information.

Skills

Case management

Geriatric care

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Description

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'sor Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process andneeds of geriatric patients, including funding resources. NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides great growth opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Position Highlights:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 theirfamilies in expressing,defining, and resolving grievances
• 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
• Medical knowledge and terminology preferred
• Marketing experience preferred

Benefits
Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Advancement Opportunities

EOE

Training - Social Services

Expert

Equal Opportunity Employer
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