What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER position at Liberty Health?
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
SOCIAL WORKER
Full Time, Days
Job Description:
- Serves as a Social Worker for the Facility.
- Coordinates patient discharges in accordance with established policies and with state and federal licensor requirements.
- Monitors to assure appropriate sections of MDS are completed as assigned.
- Assures that a meaningful social program appropriate to the needs of each patient is met.
- Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.
- Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors and resident and/or family members for input regarding admissions, discharges and room changes.
- Assists with admissions of new residents, completion of related paperwork, and acclimation to the new environment.
- Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Four year degree and one year of experience in the health care field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients.
- Admission and or discharge planning experience preferred.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
