SOCIAL SERVICES (78604) at Regency Integrated Health Services

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Counseling, Assessment, Care Planning, Community Resources, Mental Health, Financial Assistance, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Patient Advocacy, Emotional Support, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Primary Responsibilities The Social Worker will be responsible to work with the residents in overseeing and assisting in the admission process, identification of needs and problems, make referrals to community resources, and ensuring the mental and social health of each resident. Essential Functions Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management Attend committee meetings as required. Complete monthly QA reports. As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services. Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled Qualifications Educational/Training Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work Licensing Requirements Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas Experience Requirements Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 25-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will oversee the admission process, identify residents' needs, and make referrals to community resources. They will also ensure the mental and social health of each resident through various assessments and support activities.