Social Worker (Licensed) at Collington in Mitchellville, Maryland

Job Description:

• The Social Worker is responsible for promoting the psychosocial and wellbeing of Collington residents by providing case management and other related support in collaboration with the Director of Social Services, in all levels of care, enabling continuity of care for residents and families and meeting regulatory requirements for licensed nursing beds in the health center.  The Social Worker is also responsible for continuity of care to all residents for whom he/she is the primary designee.

Essential Functions

• Assesses residents’ needs and provide case management and support to promote and maintain optimal quality of life and wellbeing. Assesses changes in resident’s psychosocial health and assists residents with transition and brief crisis intervention.   Supports aging in place at all levels of the continuum; provides timely assessments, counseling, education, support services, and referral. Meets with families as needed.


• Assesses residents' psychosocial needs utilizing approved assessment tools as needed.


• Coordinates care plans, assesses changes in resident's psychosocial health and assists resident with transitions and crises.


• Completes appropriate documentation upon admission, transfer, and discharge.


• May communicate with residents and families and assist with finding appropriate resources within the community.


• Communicates with Interdisciplinary Team regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges, scheduled family meetings, and other issues of common concern.


• Advocates for Residents Rights including abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or psychosocial/spiritual needs.


• Coaches, supports, and enables other team members to respond to resident’s emotional and/or psychological needs.


• Other duties as assigned.

We also offer the following benefits:

- A comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Plans

- 403 (b) Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Plan

- Vacation, Sick Leave & Holiday Pay

- Employee Assistant Program

- Scholarship opportunities

Salary: Up to $90,000 based upon experience 

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Preferred

• Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Licensed Social Worker

Skills

Required

• Microsoft PowerPoint


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Word

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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