What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, LTC, LSW/CSW position at ProMedica Washington Township?
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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Social Worker will assist in overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of
the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest
practicable well-being. This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these
services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
The Social Worker will complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned
residents. The Social Worker will also contribute to and/or direct/ delegate contribution of social services goals and
approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills,
abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include
identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and
psychosocial needs of each resident.
The Social Worker will encourage residents/responsible parties to participate in the development of their care plan,
and invite them to care plan meetings accordingly.
The Social Worker will assist with completion of preadmission services for inbound residents, to include participation
in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents needs for institutional care and completion of the PASARR Level 1.
The Social Worker will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge
planning and arrangement of community based services and follow-up care. The Social Worker will also assist
residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
The Social Worker will interpret and report the social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/responsible
party to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members