Social Worker - Bachelors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts

Job summary

Next Step Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to advocate for residents and guide families through complex care decisions. The role reports to the Administrator and emphasizes compassionate, person-centered support within a rehabilitation and long-term care setting.

The candidate will perform screenings, prepare care plans, explain residents’ rights, and coordinate with families and Medicare/Medicaid to secure financial assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
• LCSW/ LICSW not specified but license required.
• 1–3 years minimum long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote positive morale for residents and staff.
• Conduct psychological screenings and create initial care plans.
• Explain Resident Rights to new admissions and ensure informed consent.
• Assist residents with applications and qualifications for financial assistance.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings to plan care.
• Provide guidance and counseling to residents and families on grief and coping.
• Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute follow-up care.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

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

Job description

Social Worker (BSW) for Westborough Healthcare

At Next Step 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 LicensedSocialWorkermust lead by example by promoting positive morale throughout the facility by smiling and greeting residents, families and all employees. Reports directly to the Administrator, does relatedworkaccordingly:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

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

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

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 / Aff

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

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