Social Worker - Masters

Melrose HealthCare; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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

Melrose Healthcare seeks a licensed social worker (MSW, LICSW) to support residents and families, coordinate discharge planning, and liaise with families and clinical teams in a long-term care setting. The role requires compassion, strong communication, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, and an active Social Work license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Social Work License.
• 1–3 years minimum experience in social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident morale and support residents and families.
• Lead in discharge planning and coordination with interdisciplinary team.
• Assist residents with applications for financial assistance and benefits.
• Provide counseling to residents and families on grief, loss and coping with changes.
• Explain Resident Rights to new admissions and ensure rights are upheld.
• Complete necessary paperwork including MDS and admission agreements.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) for Melrose 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

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)

REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.