Social Worker - Impactful Aging Care in Long-Term Care

Genesis HealthCare; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Telehealth access

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Social Services Specialist to support residents and their families. You will assess social, emotional, and psychosocial needs and coordinate services to enhance quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, promote residents' rights, and document discharge goals from admission through transition, following NASW ethics and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or human services is required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by the State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and psychosocial well-being.
• Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths; assess discharge.
• Identifies discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan involving patient/resident and family throughout the process.
• Educates staff regarding the role of Social Services and psychosocial needs of patients/residents and families.

Education

Master's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Genesis HealthCare in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Social Services Specialist to support residents and their families. You will assess social, emotional, and psychosocial needs and coordinate services to enhance quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, promote residents' rights, and document discharge goals from admission through transition, following NASW ethics and applicable regulations.