OVERVIEW

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facilityâ€™s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
Participate in developing facility social work policies
Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation
Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident.
Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure
Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents
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 residentâ€™s stay in the facility
Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the residentâ€™s return to the community
Educate residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.
Review grievance log with Administrator on a monthly basis so he may sign-off on resolved grievances while investigating any open grievances

QUALIFICATIONS

LSW, LCSW, or LICSW in the state employed
Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred
Must have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

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