Social Worker

Social Worker Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged - 3.0 Ewing, NJ Job Details Full-time From $68,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Master's degree in social work Sub-acute care experience Skilled nursing facility experience Treatment plan implementation LSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Social work Working with geriatric patients Clinical social history assessment Working with seniors Master's degree Long-term care facility experience Care planning in social services Care plan development Mental health assessments Geriatrics Full Job Description Social Worker- Full-time Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged, a highly respected Five Star 137 Bed Skilled-Nursing and Rehab Facility in Ewing, NJ that has served the community for over 70 years is seeking a full-time geriatric social worker with solid experience in both long-term and sub-acute care. Master's degree in social work and New Jersey LSW or LCSW required. This position will primarily support our long-term care residents, helping to enhance their quality of life and ensure needs are met.

Greenwood House Mission Statement:

To provide the highest quality of care and services to seniors and those we serve in an atmosphere of compassion and dignity, based on Jewish traditions and values. We support clients' quality of life by offering opportunities for social, emotional and spiritual engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations Maintain constant communication with residents while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes Coordinate with PT and OT departments to assist in helping residents feel comfortable and confident Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines Build rapport with residents/patients and their families and relay all concerns to supervisory case manager Develop care plans for residents and provide therapeutic support as needed Candidate qualifications: Valid license necessary 2-3 years clinical social work experience Valid and current LSW or LCSW license Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans Excellent listening and communication skills In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Greenwood House will be based on merit, qualifications, physical ability to do the work and attendance. Greenwood House does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. Greenwood House will make reasonable accommodations for each qualified individual with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $68,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person