We are looking for a skilled Social Worker to become a part of our facility’s compassionate care-giving team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the oversee of admission, discharge, referral and care planning process for our residents. We’re looking for a highly competent and well-organized professional who values safety, security and patient wellness above all else. We focus on providing the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Social Worker is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in his or her staff at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Review facility policies and procedures to assure compliance with state and federal regulations

Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life

Participate in developing facility social work policies

Develop, maintain, and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others

Process all government requirements for social service documentation

Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

Promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident

Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure

Work with residents, families, and significant others and staff members to provide support, information, and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

Complete social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident

Participate in the development of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the residents, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions

Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility

Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facility

Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community

Attend mandatory in-service meetings

Assist resident families for state funded eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or relevant qualification.

· Must possess, as a minimum, a LBSW from an accredited college or university.

· Possession of a current valid Texas driver’s license or regular means of transportation to and from work.

· One (1) year of experience as a social worker in a skilled rehabilitation, skilled nursing or Long-Term Care (LTC) environment preferred.

· Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Nursing home

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Texarkana, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Texarkana, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person