Social Worker Per Diem

Social Worker Per Diem Norwalk Care Center Norwalk, CT Job Details Per diem 14 hours ago Qualifications Emotional support in crisis intervention Records maintenance Patient progress tracking Patient resource coordination Long term care experience Long-term care regulations Caregiving documentation requirements Medicare Abuse and neglect policy adherence Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Regulatory compliance Client rights in caregiving Patient advocacy Clinical social history assessment Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Crisis intervention resource coordination Medicaid health insurance Care planning in social services Transitional care planning in clinical case management Overseeing care coordination Medicare regulations Family communication in social service case management Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Compliance documentation Clinical assessment documentation Mental health assessments Conflict management Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Medicaid regulations Full Job Description Key duties include conducting assessments, developing care plans, mediating family communication, managing admissions/discharges, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Assessment & Care Planning:

Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments upon admission and develop personalized care plans, including 90-day updates.

Advocacy:

Protect residents' rights, address complaints or reports of abuse/neglect, and act as a liaison between residents, families, and staff.

Discharge & Care Coordination:

Facilitate safe discharge planning, coordinate with community resources (e.g., home health, hospice), and work with the interdisciplinary team.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of social services, progress notes, and assessments in compliance with state/federal regulations.

Experience:

At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, residents' rights, and, state/federal, 6 rules.

Skills:

Excellent communication, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and empathy.