Job description

The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.

• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.

• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.

• Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs.

• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident’s stay in the facility.

• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,442.51 - $78,193.29 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hempstead, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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