Admissions\Social Services Director

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Liberty Community Living Center. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing emotional support, connecting them with essential services, and advocating for their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' psychosocial needs and create individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and their families.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and services, including financial assistance, healthcare, and legal support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, to ensure holistic care for residents.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and activities to promote socialization and emotional well-being.
• Maintain accurate and confidential resident records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Advocate for residents' rights and ensure they receive the highest quality of care.
• Participate in care planning meetings and provide input on residents' psychosocial needs.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in social work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• State licensure as a Social Worker, LSW, LMSW.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or nursing home setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathetic and compassionate attitude towards residents and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements

• Work with Administrator, consultants, facility staff and family members in meeting identified medically-related social needs.

• Investigate case situations and present information to Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist and other members of health team, on patient’s family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment (Care Planning).

• Interpret psychiatric treatment to patient’s family and help to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.

• Serve as link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.

• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items (dental care, eye care, hearing services, mobility services).

• Making referrals and obtaining services from outside entities (talking books, absentee ballots, wheelchair transportation, and other community resources).

• Maintain facility waiting list.

• Help patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjustment leading to and following discharge.

• Administer Advance Directive program.

• Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings