Social Worker, Nursing Home, FT, Days

Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #NMHSCONNECTIONS Job Description Administrative : Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates Social Work and Activities Programming in accordance with NMHS Policy/Procedures and criteria established by various legal/regulatory accrediting bodies Manages the overall operations of the Social Work Department Supervises, oversees, schedules, and coordinates the activities of the Activities Coordinators and Activities Assistants on all shifts Assures all Social Work staff are properly trained regarding regulatory guidelines and daily work. Coordinates employee training. Social Work: Provides psychosocial assessment of factors related to the resident’s illness and need for care Identify and provide problem resolution associated with high risk indicators endangering resident’s mental and physical health Identify support system Evaluate resident(s) and implement treatment plan Consults with residents as needed including provision of counseling and direct social worker services to assist with meeting psychological needs of resident/family Case Management/Discharge Planning: Ensures residents/families receive necessary continuity of care and discharge planning needs. Act as a liaison between resident/family and treatment team Provides discharge/transition options to resident(s)/family(ies) Recordkeeping/Documentation: Document assessment(s), progress, notes, etc. in resident’s medical record(s) Community Outreach/Customer Service Identifies and utilizes resources to best meet resident/family needs including interaction with payers and external stakeholders Develop and maintain effective working relationship with resources providers Researches, develops and maintains community involvement in social work services Ensure effective implementation of admission and discharge planning, provide new resident/family admission orientation. Communicates goal progression and plan of care to residents, staff and physician. Communicates agency mission and services to potential referral sources. Actively participate in volunteer recruitment and retention Education: Provide educational programs to staff, residents, families, and the community Attends educational classes/programs to stay abreast of the changes in healthcare Regulatory : Complies with regulator and accrediting agency requirements Adheres with NMMC/NMHS policy/procedures and guidelines