Social Worker
Company: Berkshire Healthcare
Location: South Yarmouth
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide initial psycho-social
evaluations, ongoing psycho-social counseling, direct casework
services, bereavement services and community education, outreach,
and referrals. Responsible for the delivery of varied social work
services to residents/patients and families and actively
participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities: * Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and communicates
findings to the registered nurse and other members of the
interdisciplinary group. * Carries out social evaluations,
including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication
patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans
intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and
family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other
identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when
necessary. * Assesses for and educates interdisciplinary group on
any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special
traditions or taboos. * Maintains clinical records. * Provides
information and referral services for organization patients and
families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. *
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and
community agencies. * Serves as liaison between patients and
families/caregivers and community agencies. * Maintains
collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support
patient care. * Maintains and develops contracts with public and
private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. *
Participates in discharge planning when needed. * Other duties as
assigned. Job Requirements * Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW * Must possess
a college degree (Bachelors in Social Work preferred). * Minimum of
one (1) year experience in health care. * 2 Years' experience in a
long term care facility. * LSW, BSW * Demonstrates good verbal and
written communication and organization skills.
Keywords: Berkshire Healthcare, Nantucket , Social Worker, Other , South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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