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
5 days ago