Social Worker - New Bedford, United States - Hathaway Manor

Description

Hathaway Manor is a Patient-Centered Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Facility.

At Hathaway Manor, we have been part of the community since 1989, providing area families with top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life.

From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

We are hiring a Licensed Social Worker for our Long-Term Care Unit. We offer a supportive team-centered environment committed to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality clinical experiences.

This is a great opportunity to join our amazing team We offer our FT employees:
generous PTO, great Health/Dental/Life Insurance benefits, weekly pay period (not bi-weekly) and much more

The purpose of this position is to provide initial psycho-social evaluations, ongoing psycho-social counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services and community education, outreach, and referrals.

Responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to residents/patients and families and actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.

Ø Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

Ø Counsels' patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.

Ø Assesses for and educates interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.

Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.

Ø Maintains clinical records.

Ø Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Ø Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Ø Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Ø Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

Ø Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.

Ø Participates in discharge planning when needed.

Ø Other duties as assigned.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ø Current Massachusetts licensure:

LSW
Ø Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care.

Ø Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Ø A graduate of a program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred

Ø Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

Ø Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.'
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Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• 403(b)
• 403(b)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Long term care: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Bedford, MA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person