Social Worker - The Gardens at Aldersgate

SUMMARY:

The Social Worker is responsible for the counseling of assigned clients as well as their family members. The Social Worker acts as a resource person to other program staff and to the facility in the area of counseling, family dynamics/interactions. The Staff Social Worker is under the direct supervision of the Administrator.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• • Conducts psychosocial history to determine pre-injury issues which need to be addressed.
  • Establishes and carries out individualized treatment plan upon completion of psychosocial history if applicable.
  • Provides counseling to clients, families and/or significant others.
  • Develops and implements family and children support groups as needed.
  • Schedules, arranges and moderates the program for family education group.
  • Participates in team rounds and family conferences as scheduled through case manger.
  • Maintains records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
  • Participates in and documents internal and external professional educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth.
  • Performs public relations task as directed by supervisor.
  • Coordinates client's schedule with physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, nursing service, speech and language pathology, behavioral specialist and other disciplines as needed.
  • Is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assists in patient discharge planning.
  • Conducts post discharge follow-up as needed. 
  • Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS

• • Formal Education/Formal Training: Must hold a Degree in Social Work and applicable license/certification.
  • Job Related Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a health care setting, preferably and Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF)

BENEFITS

· 401K

· Annual evaluations

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Electronic documentation

· Employee appreciation events

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Modified Comp

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance