Licensed Social Worker

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker LSW oversees the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards and works directly with discharge planners, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures.

Posted Salary Range

USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the Social Services Department within the facility in accordance with current existing Federal, State and local standards
• Develop and manage the initial contact as necessary with the discharge planner, family or responsible party to initiate tour of facility and follow up procedures
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient/resident
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with intra-department personnel, other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to ensure that social service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients/residents
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have a current Social Work license, in good standing with the state (as required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work strongly preferred
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
• Must be able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets