Social Worker

Wethersfield Corporate Office; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship

Career growth

Supportive environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

National Health Care Associates in Connecticut seeks a dedicated Social Worker to advocate for residents’ well-being and coordinate psychosocial care.

As part of our Long-Term Care team, you will assess needs, collaborate with families, and provide counseling to support residents and families through transitions. Qualifications include a Master’s in social work and current state licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families, guiding coping strategies.
• Advocate for residents' rights and preferences in care planning and decision-making.
• Connect residents and families with community resources to address social, financial, and legal needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during grief, loss, or changes in health status.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 850 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Connecticut, 06109

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What You'll Do:

As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences


• Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns


• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes


• Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes


• Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs


• Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status

If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.

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What We Offer

As part of National Health Care, our team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Comprehensive training and mentorship


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Social Worker include:

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program


• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment


• Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field


• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.