What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at American Medical Associates?
Social Worker - Nursing Home
Located in Vineland, NJ
Salary: $55K - $65K; Based on experience
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Must have a CSW or LSW within the State of NJ
- Must have previous experience as a Social Worker
- Must have nursing home experience
- STC and LTC experience strongly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Assessing/considering the patient's cultural and religious practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriers.
- Documenting findings on the Social Worker assessment form.
- Developing a discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient.
- Consulting/conferring with physicians and medical center staff regarding the patient's medical situation, his/her psychological adjustment to illness/disability and/or continuing care needs.
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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000