geriatric social worker

Appello Health and Wellness Clinic

We are seeking talented and experienced full-time Social Workers who spend 100% of their time providing resident care in long-term care health facilities. The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience working with the geriatric population. Our goal is to reinvent the long-term care experience through innovative training programs for our Social Workers that encourage a dynamic and effective interpersonal relationship between residents, families, and service providers.In this role, you will provide meaningful care to residents through providing cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, you will aid residents and families in the Advance Care Planning process and serve as a palliative care resource.Become part of a team that is focused on improving the quality of care and overall healthcare experience for the resident and their family, join us for a rewarding and fulfilling career where you will make a difference everyday by enriching the lives of others.Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct resident assessments of psychosocial and living needs</li><li>Identify individual social and emotional needs of residents</li><li>Develop plan for client services oversight and coordination</li><li>Participate in Advance Care Planning meetings with residents, family, and staff; Integrate goals discussed into clinical approach with resident</li><li>Provide emotional support and counselling to palliative care residents and their families</li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident</li><li>Collaborate with nursing staff and facility leadership</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)</li><li>A clinical background in geriatric, adult, or family medicine specialty</li><li>Past experience working in a nursing home or with seniors in other clinical settings</li></ul>This is a unique full-time Exempt position with Excellent Benefits and competitive Salary based upon experience and qualifications.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Medical Specialty:<ul><li>Geriatrics</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote - Multiple locationsBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>nursing home or geriatric patient: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Clinical Social Worker license (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Geriatric Long-Term Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Salgado LLC

<div>Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join their team, playing a key role in providing high-quality, comprehensive care to frail seniors. The Social Worker will work closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible support and services. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and fostering a holistic approach to their care.
Setting: Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Conduct social work assessments to identify the psychosocial needs, preferences, and goals of patients, contributing to the development of personalized care plans.</li><li>
Actively participate in team meetings to collaborate on care plan creation and patient management.</li><li>
Provide social work interventions as outlined in patient care plans, including resource arrangement, care transitions, individual and group counseling, and case management.</li><li>
Partner with primary care physicians and other team members to ensure smooth transitions of care between settings, such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.</li><li>
Coordinate, facilitate, and lead care conference meetings to ensure effective communication and care coordination with patients, families, caregivers, and team members.</li><li>
Offer discharge planning and support when patients disenroll from the program.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work (MSW).</li><li>
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.</li><li>
Experience coordinating and facilitating care conference meetings.</li><li>
Perfered experience working with individuals who have behavioral health and substance abuse issues.</li></ul>
Benefits:<ul><li>
Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.</li><li>
Monday - Friday</li></ul>
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Social Worker

Ehsas Home Health

Company OverviewEhsas Home Health is dedicated to revolutionizing the home health care experience through patient-centered, compassionate services. Our mission is to empower individuals to maintain their independence while receiving top-tier care in the comfort of their own homes, supported by a team of experienced professionals.SummaryAs a Medical Social Worker at Ehsas Home Health, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive support to patients and their families. Located in Lincolnwood, IL, this position is integral to our commitment to delivering personalized care that enhances the quality of life for our clients.Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct assessments to determine patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs.</li><li>Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.</li><li>Provide counseling and support to patients and families facing challenges related to health conditions.</li><li>Facilitate access to community resources and services that enhance patient well-being.</li><li>Educate patients and families about coping strategies and available support systems.</li><li>Advocate for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system.</li><li>Document patient interactions and progress accurately in compliance with regulations.</li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic patient care.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.</li><li>Valid state licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW) or equivalent certification.</li><li>Experience working with geriatric populations and understanding their unique needs.</li><li>Strong skills in child family counseling and behavioral therapy practices.</li><li>Ability to develop effective treatment plans based on individual assessments.</li><li>Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.</li><li>Knowledge of community resources available for home health patients is preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in home community care settings is a plus.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals through compassionate home health care, we invite you to join our team at Ehsas Home Health&mdash;where your expertise can truly shine!Job Types: Part-time, ContractBenefits:<ul><li>Mileage reimbursement</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Medical Specialty:<ul><li>Geriatrics</li><li>Home Health</li><li>Hospice &amp; Palliative Medicine</li><li>Public Health</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Lincolnwood, IL 60077: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincolnwood, IL 60077Pay: $29.29 - $35.27 per hourWork Location: Hybrid remote in Tinley Park, IL 60487

Case Manager - Social Worker

Tel Hai Retirement Community

<div>Description: Social WorkerPart Time 
Come Discover the Endless Rewards of a Career that Matters at Tel Hai 
Tel Hai has an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker to join our dedicated team in Lakeview Personal Care. This is a part time position working 20 hours per week.
The Social Worker will provide professional social work intake/referral, and discharge planning services for Lakeview Personal Care while working as a member of Personal Care's resident caregiving team to provide psychosocial evaluations and facilitate appropriate team responses to residents' needs. This individual will coordinate services to enhance residents' length of stay and placement when residents' needs are no longer appropriate to the Personal Care level of service. They will also ensure resident advocacy while implementing departmental objectives.
Tel Hai is a nonprofit retirement community in Honey Brook, PA and a Certified &quot;Great Place to Work!&quot; We offer a vibrant, caring community with a long-standing reputation of providing exemplary service and care to our residents as well as endless rewards to our team members. 
Tel Hai provides a vibrant and caring community to our team members as well! Here are just a few of the endless rewards our team members enjoy.<ul><li>
A fun &amp; supportive work environment that encourages personal &amp; professional growth.</li><li>
On Demand Pay Voluntary Benefit</li><li>
Discounted Meals</li><li>
Free Access to fitness centers, swimming pools, and wellness programs plus discounted memberships for family</li><li>
Discounted On-site Childcare (Little Mates.)</li><li>
Discounted Entertainment Tickets &amp; Personal Training Services</li><li>
Quarterly Perfect Attendance bonuses</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off</li><li>
Scholarship/Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for Team Member &amp; Dependents</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Bonuses, Awards, &amp; Appreciation Events</li><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plus Prescription Coverage</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts &amp; Health Savings Accounts (with a company match)</li><li>
$25,000 Life Insurance (Paid by Tel Hai)</li><li>
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match</li><li>
Voluntary Short-Term Disability &amp; Critical Care Insurance through AFLAC</li></ul>
(some rewards are based on hours worked)
Social Worker responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Acts as the family/Responsible Party liaison to team members and service plan implementation.</li><li>
Assists residents with the transition into Personal Care and to different levels of service.</li><li>
Assists residents and families with financial concerns and with applying for benefits and entitlements.</li><li>
Coordinates and maintains an accountable, timely grievance response procedure.</li><li>
Assists in arranging supplemental services (e.g., private duty, Hospice, therapies) for residents.</li><li>
Completes investigations of allegations of abuse. 
</li></ul>
Requirements:

 Social Worker Qualifications:<ul><li>
Degree in Social Work required.
</li><li>Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred.</li><li>
Ability to deal professionally and tactfully with personnel, family members, residents, visitors, and the general public.</li><li>
Must be able to work collaboratively with other staff and independently to formulate case management plans.</li></ul>
Tel Hai is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Kinship Health PACE

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Master Social Worker to join our team. He or she will provide social work services including advocating, assessing, assisting, collaborating, educating, evaluating, implementing, and planning for participants in various aspects of the participant's life including but not limited to psychological, psychosocial, financial, environmental, and interpersonal matters. Social work engagement takes place in various settings, including but not limited to the participant's home, PACE site, and community settings (hospital, SNF, ALF, etc.). The Social Worker will assess and evaluate psychosocial functioning, conduct mental status assessments, participate in discharge planning, and enlist collateral community agencies&rsquo; services as applicable.Duties<ul><li>Provide ongoing social work services to participants and their authorized representatives to help them understand and follow care delivery recommendations and to assist them with personal and environmental challenges that predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from the PACE program.</li><li>Educate participants and their authorized representatives in understanding and using community, health, and public services and benefits that help them remain safely in the community (SNAP, SC/DRIE, Medicaid, Medicare, housing, etc.) and assist with making referrals, coordinating services, and completing related documents as needed.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate communication and coordination of care during/post hospitalization or other inpatient stays to ensure that a participant's wishes regarding his/her care are followed during that admission. All communication with facilities will be reported to the IDT and documented.</li><li>Ensure telephonic outreach is made within 24-48 hours of hospitalization and regularly thereafter during admission to provide support to the participant, coordinate with the hospital clinical team to discuss the participant's treatment plan and assist in discharge plan coordination with the PACE IDT.</li><li>Complete biopsychosocial assessments (initial, semi-annual, and periodic reassessments), cognitive/emotional status assessments (i.e., GDS, SPMSQ), and other assessments as applicable. Assist with completion of healthcare proxy documents in coordination with primary care and nursing.</li><li>Facilitate psycho-educational presentations for the participants in the day health centers. Presentations will be for educational purposes and to promote the social worker&rsquo;s role in the IDT.</li><li>Attend and actively participate in IDT and care plan meetings. Identify and document as part of the care plan and present social work-related concerns and/or issues, and appropriate social work interventions and recommendations. Ensure social work interventions are applied, and participant-centered goals are met.</li><li>Represent the Social Work Department and Kinship Health at appropriate meetings and conferences in the community.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work from an accredited program required.</li><li>One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting with a frail or elderly population is required.</li><li>Experience in patient care, intake processes, and case management.</li><li>Familiarity with medical documentation standards and medical records management.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying ages, particularly in geriatrics.</li><li>Knowledge of aging issues counseling is preferred but not mandatory.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have a Master of Social Work?</li><li>Do you have experience working with individuals with chronic illness?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>working with older adults: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Master Social Worker - LIFE Cumberland

WelbeHealth

<div>At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) - composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality comprehensive primary care and social services for frail seniors to keep them living safely in the community. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.

Reporting to the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker maintains a caseload of participants working in close coordination with the IDT. In addition to delivering standard social work services such as psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling and case management, the Social Worker functions as a liaison between participants, family members, support networks, and care teams as appropriate.

This role is different because Social Workers at WelbeHealth:
<ul>
<li>Act as an integral member of an IDT rather than working on an island</li>
<li>Collaborate with LCSWs on complex behavioral health issues</li>
<li>Establish deep relationships with participants on caseload</li>
<li>Help participants age safely and independently in their homes with community resourcing</li>
<li>LCSW hours supervision available after 6 months of employment at no cost</li>
</ul>
We care about our team members. That's why we offer:
<ul><li>Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)</li>
<li>Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days</li>
<li>401K savings + match</li>
<li>Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus</li>
<li>And additional benefits!</li>
</ul>
On the day-to-day, you will:
<ul>
<li>Conduct social work assessments to determine the psychosocial needs, preferences, and goals of participants, and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans</li>
<li>Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon in participants' care plans, including but not limited to arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual and group counseling, and case management</li>
<li>Partner with the Primary Care Physician and other IDT members to guide smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home)</li>
<li>Initiate, coordinate, and facilitate care conference meetings to ensure the highest level of care coordination among other care team members, participants, and people within the participants' support network (family, informal caregivers, etc.)</li>
<li>Provide discharge planning when participants disenroll from the program</li>
</ul>
Job requirements include:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in social work (MSW) required</li>
<li>Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred</li>
<li>Experience coordinating and facilitating care conference meetings preferred</li>
<li>Experience assisting people with behavioral health or substance abuse issues preferred</li>
<li>Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred</li>
</ul>
We are seeking Social Workers who have completed their MSW program and are interested in working with our vulnerable, senior population. If you're ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact our recruiter directly to receive detailed information about the position and begin the application process:

Ian Perkins, Recruiter

Ian.Perkins@WelbeHealth.com<div>
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law. 


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