Social Worker - Bachelors

Norwood HealthCare; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Job summary

Norwood Healthcare in Norwood, MA is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (BSW) to lead patient and family-centered care within our rehabilitation and long-term care setting. You will assess needs, outline goals at admission, plan services, and guide discharge planning.

You will collaborate with residents, families, and the care team, conduct psychosocial assessments, review Resident Rights, assist with financial applications, and coordinate follow-up care after discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
• Must hold Social Work licensure.
• Experience in rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychologicial screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and paperwork including MDS.
• Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions.
• Ensures admission agreement completion.
• Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.
• Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members to plan care and resolve concerns.
• Demonstrates understanding and provides guidance and counseling to residents and their families on grief and coping with changes in living arrangements.
• Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field

Job description

Social Worker (BSW) for Norwood Healthcare

We know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Social Worker must lead by example by promoting positive morale throughout the facility. The Licensed Social Worker works with residents, family/significant others and other team members to outline goals of stay at admission, the plan to meet those goals and discharge as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychological screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and procedures and completing all necessary paperwork including MDS.
• Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions.
• Ensures admission agreement completion.
• Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.
• Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members in order to plan care and resolve concerns. Write reports and ensures implementation.
• Demonstrate understanding and provide guidance and counseling to residents and their families on diverse issues ranging from grief and loss to acceptance and coping with changes in living arrangements.
• Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Long Term Experience: 1-3 years minimum
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field
• Social Work Licensure

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

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