Primary Responsibilities

The Social Worker will be responsible to work with the residents in overseeing and assisting in the admission process, identification of needs and problems, make referrals to community resources, and ensuring the mental and social health of each resident.

Essential Functions

Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
Attend committee meetings as required.
Complete monthly QA reports.
As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting
Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up
Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

Educational/Training Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Licensing Requirements

Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas

Experience Requirements

Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• George West, TX 78022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LSW (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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