Licensed Social Worker - LCSW - The Village at Marymount
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
About the Job
The Village at Marymount -
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
****APPLICANT MUST BE LICENSED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION****
The Social Worker is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Education Bachelor's degree in Social Work or similar professional qualifications; Current Social Work license as regulated by state law. Position Requirements Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable.
Job Responsiblities
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Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary
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Provides resident, family and/or resident representative with information concerning resident’s rights and advance directives
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Develops an effective working relationship with the resident, family, team members, physicians, community and others to collaborate, advocate and problem solve on behalf of the resident to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
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Ensures residents have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified upon discharge
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Refers residents to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate
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Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects
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Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently
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Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies
Full-time position
Previous Skilled Nursing Experience REQUIRED
Source : The Village at Marymount
