Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker Outfield Healthcare Partners El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience Mental health and behavioral care LSW Social Work License Bachelor's degree in social work Bachelor's degree in special education Patient monitoring Patient assessment Bachelor's degree in psychology Social work Working with geriatric patients Patient advocacy Bachelor's degree in sociology Mid-level Sociology State healthcare regulations MDS Long-term care facility experience Bachelor's degree Care plan development Psychology Discharge planning Human Services Progress documentation Social Work Special Education 1 year Bachelor's degree in human services Geriatrics Full Job Description

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401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Paid-Time Off Your Job Summary Responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate should provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, adherence to Federal, State and Local regulations and governing agencies. Principal Responsibilities Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; Completed relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); Utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan. Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, The Company Corporate policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services. Supports each resident's/resident's right to self-determination; Documents resident/resident refusal of services offered; Informs resident/resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/resident about the alternatives. Participates 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. Qualifications Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required. One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.