Social Work Therapist

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.