Social Worker Healthcare

Looking for a Healthcare Social Worker for our Senior Living Community located in Lake Ridge, VA

Salary starting at $85K commensurate with experience

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
• Well-Being Model
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• Pet Insurance

*Available for select employees

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field from an accredited university. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a long-term care services experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbents should be able to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledgeable of long-term care practices. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications and general office equipment. LCSW or LCSW-C preferred. All employees are expected to uphold our ARISE values— Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—guiding our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial needs and services to residents in the Health Center which includes Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Support Assisted Living. Serve as the Grievance Officer. Additional duties include admissions, discharges, and case work services.

Key Responsibilities:

Admission

Oversee the admission process of new residents to include move-ins, chart reviews, and resident assessments.

• Meets with visitors on a need-be basis.
• Responds to telephone and fax contacts.
• Meets with family to assure that the admission transition runs smoothly; assists with any additional questions.
• Aids residents and families through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Enter resident information at admission into Minimum Data Set at 5, 14, 30, 60, 90 days as well as quarterly. Completes care plan reports focusing on behaviors and psychosocial needs and sends them to MDS Coordinator.
• Verifies room readiness.
• Completes all necessary social services paperwork in a fast and efficient manner. Ensure all information on the residents is accurate.
• Completes mental illness report and maintains resident chart to include social assessment, social history, MIMR, and discharge plans.
• Coordinates with staff to see the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents are met and documents the same.

Discharge Functions

• Meets with family and residents at the time of discharge.
• Discusses discharge procedures and additional course of action for the residents.
• Conducts final assessment of resident and completes discharge paperwork in conjunction with the other discipline

Regulatory Action

• Maintains a working relationship with Department of Health Services and other agencies and remains in contact with specified agency as appropriate.
• Transfers residents within units and works to ensure requests made by the residents are in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Grievance Responsibilities

• Ensures grievance policy meets requirements and regulations and is being followed.
• Educating residents on grievance policy.
• Ensuring a review of the policy and plan on an annual basis.

Performance and Professionalism Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; Exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

Professional Development Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

Safety & Security Complies with established safety rules and practices.

ARISE Values Uphold our ARISE values—Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

EEO Statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

Virginia Social Workers licensure preferred (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW, as applicable). Long Term Care experience preferred

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