Social Worker FT

Central Nursing; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation

PTO

401K

Job summary

Central Nursing in Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide emotional and psychosocial support to residents, collaborating with families and care teams to meet individual needs.

You will develop programs, perform psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharges, and advocate for residents in a long-term care setting. Competitive benefits accompany this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to complete psychosocial assessments and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility.
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident.
• Identifies social needs and provides appropriate services.
• Maintains resident social information and files at admission.
• Plans and implements Social Service programs within the facility.
• Evaluates programs and collaborates with the Social Services team.
• Coordinates discharge planning and ensures smooth transitions.
• Advocates for residents' best interests and total care.
• Conducts resident interviews and documents relevant assessments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Assessment

Advocacy

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As a Social Worker, you will provide support and care to the residents based on their individual emotional and psychosocial needs. You will participate in developing programs and services for the residents to meet and sustain their individual needs.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
• Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual
• Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
• Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents
• Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
• Advocates for resident’s best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation
• Performs other related job duties as required

Social Worker Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor’s Degree
• Long Term Care experience

Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer