Social Worker - Full time

Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Charlotte, Michigan, seeks a Social Worker responsible for assessing residents, managing care, and addressing psychosocial concerns. The role involves executing care plans, counseling residents and families, and participating in care team meetings. A Master's in Social Work is required, and experience with long-term care is preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Some lifting and long hours may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to give instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience in long-term care social work is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of social work skills in medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for resident assessment, care management, care planning.
• Encourage residents through counseling and other interventions.
• Participate in Behavior Management Team meetings.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously

Ability to give instructions and organize time

Education

Masters in Social Work

Tools

PointClickCare software

Job description

Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services – Eaton Gardens

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends to support admissions

Position

Social Worker

The Social Worker is responsible for resident assessment, care management, care planning, addressing psychosocial concerns, and may serve on the Behavior, Pre-Care Plan, and Care Plan committees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment to assist the management of the Social Services Department.
• Will encourage residents through counseling and other interventions to achieve their highest level of psychosocial interaction.
• Will implement person-centered care plans for residents and will monitor and follow up on directives as outlined in the resident's plan of care.
• Counsel residents/families regarding psychosocial, adjustment, and behavioral issues.
• Participate in Behavior Management Team meetings to monitor resident behaviors and psychotropic medication use.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences with residents and families.
• Assist with resident discharge planning.
• Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions

Nursing home setting. Lifting up to 25 lbs. when needed. Prolonged standing or walking, bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment and residents throughout the work day. Extended, unusual, or mandated working hours when required.

Qualifications

Ability to give instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills necessary.

Experience

A broad knowledge of social work skills and the ability to apply necessary skills and techniques in a medical setting is preferred. Long-term care social work experience preferred. Experience working with PointClickCare software a plus.

Education

Masters in Social Work required.