Social Worker - Herkimer, United States - Valley Health Services

Description

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022

Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Social Worker is to oversee case management and social support for residents within the nursing home on the long term care units. The Social Worker will provide quality psychosocial services to foster residents wellbeing and maximum independent functioning within the nursing home and as needed at the adult day care setting. The Social Worker supports the residents, staff and families with the problems that delay or prevent the residents social adjustment or any other problem that affects their ability to benefit from their stay in the facility.

• Identifies and addresses case management needs, makes referrals, recommendations, behavioral interventions.
  
• Complete social histories.
  
• Completes admission protocol, inclusive of all admission paperwork and policies with resident or sponsor.
  
• Updates/creates cognitive, behavioral, mood, advanced directive and discharge planning sections in care plan and MDS.
  
• Responsible for Resident right/quality of life reviews.
  
• Responsible for assisting residents with Advanced Directive decisions and paper work.
  
• Assures this documentation is filed in the chart and EMR.
  
• Responsible for coordinating virtual psychiatric visits if necessary.
  
• Assists with coordinating safe discharges to the community when recommended.
  
• Provides 1:1 and other behavioral interventions as needed.
  
• Understands pre-admission and admission process for possible coverage in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.
  
• Responsible for coverage of the Nursing Home and offsite Adult Day Care Program.

Qualifications:

Education:

• 4 year/Bachelor' degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field, required

Experience:

• Minimum one year experience in a social services setting, required
• Minimum one year in a long care term setting, preferred

Skills:

• Computer Skills
• Communication
• Clinical Skills
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Curriculum/Plan Development
• Team Building
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Accountability

Physical Requirements:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping, fit testing
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception),walking

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, odors

Travel:

• Occasional travel the job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Networks commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position Details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board.

Sign-on Bonus:
USD $20,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min:
USD $22.00/Hr.

Max:
USD $26.00/Hr.

EEO Statement (Text Only):
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.