Description :
Essential Functions : ?
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and / or annually. ?
- Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes. ?
- Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
- Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
- Attends and documents resident council meetings.
- Assists resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
- Works with the patient, family and other team members to plan discharge.
- Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
- Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.Requirements : Qualifications :
Education :
BSSW, MSSW preferredLicenses / Certification :
Licensing as required by the state of employmentExperience :
One year of experience in a long term care environment.PI8b46f99559cf-31181-39112295