Social Worker at Synchrony Rehab at Mint Hill Senior Living

Coalville, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Detail-Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Independent Work, Collaboration, Medical Terminology, Mental Evaluation, Emotional Evaluation, Physical Evaluation, Bereavement Counseling, Healthcare Standards, Technology Skills

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Canyon Utah Home Care & Hospice - Coalville - Coalville, UT 84017 Position Type: Part Time A Social Worker provides individuals, families and groups with the psycho-social support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. Part-time position with option to move to full-time. **MUST HAVE ACTIVE STATE LICENSE** Provide Support to Patients The main role of a Social Worker is to help patients understand, cope with and treat their condition. Social Workers will counsel patients about their illness or disease, participate in treatment plan development, arrange for in-home care personnel and equipment and assist in the scheduling of follow-up visits. They will also ensure that patients are adhering to treatment plans and medical recommendations. Educate and Counsel Families It is just as important to provide support to families of patients, and Social Workers are involved in helping families understand the diagnosed illness or condition and offer counseling to reduce stress and cope with the needs of the patient. Social Workers will assist in all decision-making processes relating to the care of the patient and make referrals as needed. They also offer grief counseling services to families. Assist in Obtaining Various Healthcare Services A Social Worker helps patients work with health insurance companies, community health agencies, transportation services and financial assistance programs. They will help to determine what benefits patients are eligible for and assist in filling out necessary paperwork, such as health insurance forms. Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS Candidate must have strong oral and written communication; organizational and problem-solving skills. Candidate must be detail and goal-oriented individuals and possess the ability to work independently and also collaborate with various healthcare representatives and agencies. Candidate must communicate well with doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel and agencies. Candidate must understand various medical conditions and terminology. Candidate must be able to evaluate the mental, emotional and physical status of patients. Candidate must be skilled in providing bereavement counseling services to families. Candidate must understand federal, state and local healthcare standards and regulations. Candidate must possess current state licensure. Candidate must understand basic technology including the use of tablets and computer applications.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides psycho-social support to patients and their families, helping them cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. They also assist in treatment plan development and ensure adherence to medical recommendations.