Perdiem Social Worker

This is a perdiem social work role between three facilities: Mystic Healthcare in Mystic, Greentree Manor in Waterford, and Douglas Manor in Windham.

We are a family-owned skilled nursing provider with 76 years of experience specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Come join our dynamic team!

Hours: Per-diem

Social Worker Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments
• Interview resident/families to obtain social history
• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs
• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social worker programs
• Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary

Social Worker Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage people of any background, age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin to apply