Briarwood Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced Social Worker to help our residents obtain and maintain a higher level of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Identify cognitive impairments, signs of mood problems, and psychosocial needs.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.
Supports each resident's/patient's right to self-determination; Documents resident/patient refusal of services offered; Informs resident/patient of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/patient about the alternatives.
Make appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or Center departments to facilitate the resident's/patient's maximum use of resources, and to promote the resident's/patient's increased level of social functioning.
Advises resident/patient of his/her right to vote, and aids with voting, if requested.
Liaison with consultant psych professionals.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and other center meetings and sits on required committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Our candidates will possess the ability to effectively communicate with patients and other staff.
Educational requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social work or a Human Services field desirable.
Current Social Work license required.
Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable.
Maximum lifting of approximately 10 pounds with occasional lifting of small objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO and more!
Briarwood Nursing and Rehab, a Preferred Care Michigan company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.