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Westborough Healthcare

Social Worker - Masters

Westborough Healthcare, Westborough, Massachusetts, us, 01581

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Social Worker - Masters

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Westborough Healthcare

Full time position.

Position Summary The Licensed Social Worker must lead by example by promoting positive morale throughout the facility by smiling and greeting residents, families and all employees. Reports directly to the Administrator, performs related work accordingly.

Primary Functions

Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychological screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and procedures and completing all necessary paperwork including MDS.

Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions.

Ensures admission agreement completion.

Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.

Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members in order to plan care and resolve concerns. Write reports and ensures implementation.

Demonstrates understanding and provides guidance and counseling to residents and their families on diverse issues ranging from grief and loss to acceptance and coping with changes in living arrangements.

Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care.

Requirements

Long Term Experience: 1-3 years minimum.

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field.

Social Work License.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)

Medical

FSA

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Perks

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Six Flags discounts

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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