Great opportunity to join a beautiful long term care organization as a discharge planner.

Social Work Therapist
in Healthcare PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
- Assess the individual social and emotional needs of each resident and develop a plan of care to meet identified goals.
- Conduct initial, quarterly, and annual assessments of residents (including MoCA, MMSE and other screening tools).
- Provide counseling and support; information, psychoeducation, and referrals for residents and their families.
- Conduct care planning and discharge planning.
- Maintain all electronic charting documentation and MDS as required by regulations for both Nursing Home and Assisted Living.
- Participate in QA.
- Play a leadership role in Comfort Matters dementia care and education program, including scheduling and facilitating meetings; working with interdisciplinary team to encourage staff empowerment and continuing education; working with management to assist in preparing the team for accreditation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters required in the Social Work profession.
- Current New Jersey state license as appropriate.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong assessment and advocacy skills and the ability to engage a wide range of presentations.
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