Social Worker

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon, TN is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support residents and families adjusting to placement in a subacute short- and long-term care setting.

The role involves admission assessments, care planning, psychosocial interventions, and coordinating discharge with the care team, all while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (social services, sociology, psychology, etc.).
• MSW preferred for advancement and practice.
• read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission assessments, create/update care plans and progress notes.
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention.
• Assist families coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Master’s in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is hiring qualified Social Worker to join our team and change lives.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Social Worker position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a subacute short and long term care facility

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and/or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
• Provide direct psychosocial intervention
• Assist resident’s family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
• Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.
• Attend and document resident counsel meetings
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a short and long-term care environment.
• Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.
• Masters in Social Work Preferred

Experience

• Preferrably a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work in a skilled nursing facility

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to communicate policies and procedures, regulations, reports, etc. to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agency personnel.
• Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

An Equal Opportunity Employer