Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join their team, playing a key role in providing high-quality, comprehensive care to frail seniors. The Social Worker will work closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible support and services. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and fostering a holistic approach to their care.
Setting: Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct social work assessments to identify the psychosocial needs, preferences, and goals of patients, contributing to the development of personalized care plans.
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Actively participate in team meetings to collaborate on care plan creation and patient management.
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Provide social work interventions as outlined in patient care plans, including resource arrangement, care transitions, individual and group counseling, and case management.
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Partner with primary care physicians and other team members to ensure smooth transitions of care between settings, such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.
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Coordinate, facilitate, and lead care conference meetings to ensure effective communication and care coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
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Offer discharge planning and support when patients disenroll from the program.
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Other duties as assigned
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Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
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A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
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Experience coordinating and facilitating care conference meetings.
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Perfered experience working with individuals who have behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
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Monday - Friday