The LCSW will: Develop and implement policies and procedures for social ‎services based on accepted standards of practice. Manages and coordinates case management, treatment, referred ‎counseling, and follow-up services for residents. Provides coordination and oversight for the social services department. Conducts training for professional staff regarding psychosocial intervention strategies. Conducts risk assessments and evaluation of residents and provides appropriate intervention and/or referrals. Completes a written psychosocial assessment of each resident upon admission and annually thereafter. Performs Baker Acts and attends Family Counsel, Family Support, Resident Counsel, Department Head, QA, Safety and Clinical meetings. Develops and maintains a list of residents on psychotropic medication and/or having current or past mental health diagnosis. Monitors participation of the veteran residents in ‎programs/services designed to meet psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of the veteran. Provides, develops, and/or aids in accessing services to meet resident needs. Enables residents to maximize ‎their individuality, well-being, quality of life, independence, and dignity. Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings to develop a care ‎plan. Participates in other committees and works to identify and ‎develop resources to meet psychosocial needs of residents. Conducts group and individual therapy sessions as needed. Backs-up admissions to help maintain 99 percent occupancy. Performs off-site visits to Vets as requested by the NHA. The incumbent will lead monthly support groups, family council meetings and quarterly ‎memorial services. Responsible for selection and orientation of new personnel. Schedules, monitors, and coordinates work assignments. Prepares and presents performance standards and appraisals ‎in accordance with Career Service Personnel Rules. Perform duties to assist Admission Coordinator when needed, i.e., screening, tours, and sight visits. Position will back-up ‎Admissions Department for the pre-admission process and post-admission psychosocial care.

Pay:

$33.83 - $43.97 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person