Social Worker - Full-Time

Are you interested in working for an organization that values your skills and invests in your career development? Does working for a mission-aligned organization appeal to you?

At Maristhill Rehab., we work in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. As the Social Worker, you will provide nurturing support and direct care for residents with a patient-centered approach. This approach creates surroundings and experiences that promote a comfortable living environment for our residents to engage, remain active, and enjoy their time at Maristhill Rehab.

We are committed to your professional development! By strengthening existing, developing new skills, and understanding your career goals, we can help provide you with the education and experience to advance your career!

Benefits Available on first Day of Employment

We offer a comprehensive benefits program with employer-contributed health, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid long term disability and life insurance, referral bonuses, supplemental life and dependent life insurance, short term disability, accident insurance, critical care insurance, prescription drug insurance, retirement benefits, tuition assistance and more!

The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Health & Safety Requirement:

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, staff, and community. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to meet certain health and safety standards, including vaccination requirements.

As a condition of employment, all staff must receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccination, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

MARISTHILL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs and organizes the Social Service program to meet the psychosocial needs of the residents and the objectives of the nursing facility. Ensures confidentiality of all professional matters. Maintains adequate records in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Maristhill.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Social Worker
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Long Term Care experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upon admission or soon thereafter, meets with resident and family to complete background and routine information. Identifies social or emotional problems related to resident’s illness, disability or admission to the facility. Assists the resident/family in developing an understanding of the purpose, goals and expectations of placement, the anticipated length of stay and discharge potential and responds to various questions from resident/family.
• Completes social history including information on home environment, relationships with family and others important to resident, family life, education, cultural background, employment history and vocational interests. Completes initial psychosocial assessment to identify resident’s psychological strengths and weaknesses, resident’s understanding of his/her condition and prognosis and resident’s coping and problem solving techniques. Performs a Mini Mental Status Exam and Geriatric Depression Scale on all new admissions.
• Regularly monitors needs and adjustment of resident/family through social work rounds, team meetings, interviews with resident/family, discharge planning and family meetings. Provides continuing or intensive counseling to resident in the event of crisis or particular need. Facilitates advance directive process as needed. Acts as a resource for residents and families regarding access to community services and programs.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team . Completes appropriate sections of the MDS as per designated schedule, reviewing, creating and updating care plans as needed. Completes quarterly and annual progress notes on all assigned residents. Completes interim progress notes and other related documentation as needed.
• Schedules and conducts family meetings as needed identifying and addressing family concerns and problems related to nursing home placement, resident needs, etc. Provides assistance to other team members in understanding psychosocial factors involved in resident’s adjustment to their illness.
• Coordinates discharge planning process including facilitating discharge planning meetings, setting up of services as needed and following up post-discharge to ensure services are in place. Completes all required documentation related to the discharge process.
• Attends weekly Medicare meetings and is responsible for sending notifications to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Coordinates provision of ancillary services for residents including dental care, optometry and mental health services. Ensures all residents receive ancillary services as required by regulatory agencies.
• Generates and disseminates internal/external transfer notices and status changes as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, States and local regulations. Keeps abreast of industry developments, attends seminars to receive CEU’s for continued education.
• Performs duties in a way that supports the values and mission of Maristhill and the Standards of Conduct that are the basis for the Organizational Integrity Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services, Director of Ancillary Services or the Administrator.