What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Optalis Healthcare?
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The Social Worker, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides services in response to the emotional needs of residents and their families. The Social Worker also assists with resident admissions and the referral process
DUTIES:
- Maintaining and/or improving the resident’s ability to improve everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs
- Identifying individual social and emotional needs
- Developing and Maintaining individualized care plans
- Participating in the planning of the resident’s admission, community re-entry or transfer to another facility
- Participating in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident
REQUIREMENTS:
- MI State Social Work license is preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology
- Long Term Care / Subacute Experience Required
