Social Worker

Life Care Centers of America; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Social Worker to plan, organize, develop, and implement Social Services programs ensuring medical, emotional, and social needs of patients are met in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role reports to the Social Services Director and requires current licensure, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field for larger facilities, and preferred two years of health-care social work experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker in the applicable state.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field for facilities with 120+ beds.
• Two years’ health-care social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs meeting patient needs.
• Act as patient advocate and educate staff on patient rights.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Assist patients and families with education, financial planning, liaison with community agencies.
• Follow up to evaluate compliance.
• Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality.
• Follow Life Care policies and code of conduct.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Licensed/registered social worker (state)”

Job description

• The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Social Services Director

Position Summary

• The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Social Services Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred

Specific Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Follow‑up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer