Social Worker - Full time/Days/Mon-Fri/Occasional weekend to support admissions

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

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Michigan is seeking a Social Worker to manage resident assessments and care planning. The role involves utilizing effective counseling techniques to support residents, participating in interdisciplinary teams, and implementing individualized care plans. A Masters in Social Work is mandatory, along with excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred candidates will have experience in long-term care and familiarity with PointClickCare software. The position requires occasional weekend work and responsibilities in a nursing home setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to give instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in social work.
• Experience in long-term care social work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management of the Social Services Department.
• Encourage residents through counseling and interventions.
• Implement person-centered care plans and monitor directives.
• Participate in care conferences and Behavior Management Team meetings.
• Assist with resident discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Excellent verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple requests

Education

Masters in Social Work

Tools

PointClickCare software

Job description

Overview

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.

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 skill 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

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