Social Worker Job at National Health Care Associates in Bristol

Overview

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The Pines at Bristol is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we invite you to join our team where your work will be meaningful and you will have the opportunity for real career growth within a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• Advocate for the well-being of residents and ensure their holistic needs are met, contributing to an improved quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, strengths, and preferences.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans addressing social, emotional, and psychological concerns.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families, offering guidance on coping strategies and adjustment to care transitions.
• Advocate for residents' rights and preferences to ensure their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making processes.
• Connect residents and families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure services align with person-centered care.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment
• Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each center is unique but shares values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.