Social Worker

NHS Management, LLC; Opp (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

Job summary

NHS Management, LLC is seeking a qualified licensed Social Worker to join our team in Alabama. You will plan, coordinate and evaluate social services to support residents on their road to recovery and independence.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Social Work, licensure, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff. Healthcare experience is preferred and employees receive competitive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Must meet Federal and State licensure/certification for the facility.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement and direct social services programs.
• Ensure quality assurance and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate social services with medical and nursing teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Working with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each and every day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

We are in search of a qualified licensed Social Worker

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, supervise and direct the social services programs and activities.
• Ensure an ongoing quality assurance program, develop, and implement appropriate plans to correct deficiencies.
• Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.
• Consult with, coordinate social services activities with administration, medical and nursing services, consultants and other related departments, and implement changes as required.
• Ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services.
• Participate in community planning, development and implementation of social care plans, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families.
• Coordinate the social services programs with the residents, their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs.
• Provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain incident and accident reports related to behavior management and elopement.
• Maintain effective relationships and open communication with residents, families, staff, community and outside healthcare resources.
• Participate in pre-admission planning and placement of residents in the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Must meet Federal and State required Certification/Licensure for intended facility as required
• Previous experience in healthcare preferred
• Ability to deal tactfully and positively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

We offer the following benefits for you and your family:

• Competitive Wages
• Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

EOE