Medical Social Worker

A career with Brookdale has never been more rewarding! Brookdale is the only national full-spectrum senior living solutions company and committed to providing the best options for our over 110,000 residents we serve. The services that we offer ensure residents continue to live the lives that they want while also meeting all of their needs along the way. Every day our associates collaborate to guarantee this promise is fulfilled in more than 1,150 communities in 47 states. Our Senior Living Solutions include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement, Therapy, Hospice, Home Health, and Personalized Living. Job Description PRN Opportunity Responsibilities Provide rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring residents to their optimum level of social health adjustment Help residents utilize the resources of their families and the community Assist residents and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits Consult with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems Qualifications We seek the following principal qualifications: Graduate of a school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education with a Master’s Degree 1 year of experience in a medical facility (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.) where the team approach to treatment is utilized; home health experience Active license in good standing within the state Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services Computer skills with Microsoft programs as well as specialized software Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr