Experience SOCIAL WORKER in SKILLED NURSING

Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Experience Social Worker specializing in Skilled Nursing! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, comprehensive social work services to residents in skilled nursing facilities, ensuring their emotional well-being and facilitating their overall care journey. Your expertise will help improve quality of life for patients with diverse needs, including geriatrics, dementia care, post-acute recovery, and individuals with disabilities. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable populations while working within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs, including mental health counseling and behavioral therapy.
• Develop personalized care plans that incorporate case management, crisis intervention, and clinical counseling strategies.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of services such as hospice care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, PTSD support, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Manage medical documentation accurately within Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
• Assist with intake procedures, discharge planning, and post-acute care planning to support patient transitions across settings like assisted living or outpatient clinics.
• Engage in data collection for clinical research projects related to behavioral health, mental health counseling, or special education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a social worker in skilled nursing or inpatient settings with familiarity in hospital experience and nursing home environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
• Expertise in child & family counseling, behavioral health therapies—including behavioral therapy, crisis management, and working with individuals with autism or disabilities.
• Skills in diagnostic evaluation, mental health counseling, case management, and outpatient clinical settings.
• Ability to perform patient assessments effectively while demonstrating excellent communication skills for intake and group therapy sessions.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and healthcare regulations such as HIPAA; experience working with ICD coding is preferred.
• Certifications in social work (e.g., LCSW or equivalent), along with training in hospice care, addiction counseling, or special education is advantageous.
• Passion for working with diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals requiring dementia or PTSD care. Embark on a fulfilling career where your expertise directly enhances patient outcomes! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a compassionate environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.
• Cultural Compliance Competent

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person