Social Worker 3

Job Summary

Provides direct clinical social work services to assigned resident case load of residents and families; Performs as an integral member of Interdisciplinary care team; Provides psychosocial data, assessments and goals through comprehensive assessments and follow up; Facilitates support groups and therapeutic sessions with patients and families; Assist in program development and presentation of educational in-services to staff and family members; Assists in field instruction to Social Work students as instructed by Director of Social Work.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• SOCIAL WORK SERVICES: Provides direct clinical social work services to assigned case load in case management format.
• ORIENTATION & TRAINING: Assists in orientation and training of staff as instructed by the Director of Social Work.
• DOCUMENTATION: Provides required documentation in medical charts, databases, and reports in timely manner to comply with all rules, regulations and standards under existing accreditation agencies. Coordinates benefit entitlements for current residents through effective liaisons with the State Department of Veteran Services and Veteran Affairs offices.
• COVERAGE: Provides occasional social work coverage and services for other units as needed.
• CARE TEAM: Performs as an integral member of interdisciplinary patient care team.
• SUPPORT GROUPS & SESSIONS: Facilitates support groups and therapeutic sessions withPatient/residents and families.
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTATION: Assists in program development and presentation of Residents' Bill of Rights, Family-Visitor Council/Newcomer's group and other facility in-services. Facilitates resident participation and attendance in bi-monthly Resident Council meetings.
• INSTRUCTION: Assists in field instruction to Social Work students as instructed by Director of Social Work.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and two years of prior social work experience which may include clinical graduate internship experiences. Licensed (LCSW) or license eligible MSW in the state of Georgia. License must be obtained prior to end of six-month probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in health care and long-term care setting, gerontology, and end of life care is strongly preferred.

Experience with group work and program development is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software and database systems

Knowledge of AU/GWVNH policies and procedures

Advanced graduate-level social work foundation and skills working with individuals, groups, and families

Experience engaging in frequent, high-level interactions with residents/patients, families, staff, visitors, and community agencies; periodic interaction with administrative staff

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, case management, critical thinking, analytical, and multitasking skills

Flexibility and creativity

Ability to share and interpret a wide range of information, provide guidance and direction, and apply critical thinking skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to assess and accurately report changes in a patient¿s condition

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, and make sound decisions

Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision

Manual dexterity requires accurately entering data into databases and electronic medical records

Certifications/License

Licensed (LCSW) or license eligible MSW in the state of Georgia. License must be obtained prior to end of six-month probationary period.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B12

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.