Social Worker

Forest Hill; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package options

Dental Insurance Plan Option

Vision Insurance Plan Options

401k match

Daily Pay Available

Job summary

Forest Hill Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to assess, counsel, interview and educate clients and their families, and to support planning and implementing care in line with facility policies.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet the medical, emotional, and social needs of residents in a respectful, confidential environment while assisting with Medicaid/Medicare applications and community resources.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature of patients situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.
• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, should know how to apply Medicaid and Medicare application for the patient.
• Can help the patient with their Food Stamps, Housing application and phone assistance.
• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
• Supports the Facility.
• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork
• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career with a Facility that cares? We needYOU! Are you a dedicated healthcare worker looking to make a difference while working with a facility that provides true flexibility? Come work where your skills will be appreciated! Come work at Forest Hill Center!

We are currently looking for aSocial Workerto join our team.

Benefits We Offer Our Valued Staff:

• $35 an hour!

• True Job Flexibility

• A Meaningful and Honest Job, Making a Difference in the Comfort and Wellbeing of the Patients We Care For.

• Health Benefits Package Options

• Dental Insurance Plan Option

• Vision Insurance Plan Options

• 401k match

• Daily Pay Available!

Social Worker Responsibilities:

As anSocial Workerat Forest Hill you will be responsible for assessing, counseling, interviewing, and educating the clients as well as their family members, as well as assisting in planning, organizing and implementing the established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patient/resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. Your other duties will include

• Assess nature of patients situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history.

• Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help patients/residents deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies.

• Develop and execute individual treatment plans, should know how to apply Medicaid and Medicare application for the patient.

• Can help the patient with their Food Stamps, Housing application and phone assistance.

• Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses.

• Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals.

• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.

• Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions.

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and programs.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation.

• Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams

• Supports the Facility.

• Is knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

• Supports and participates in common teamwork

• Agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct.

Social Workers Qualification:

• Experience is preferred, however we are accepting new grads.