Social Worker/Case Manager (Nursing Home)

Job Summary

Develops, implements and coordinates individualized psychosocial treatment and rehabilitation involving financial and social needs, casework methods and skills for inpatient residential residents admitted to and discharged from the Community Treatment Center.

Essential Duties

Coordinates admissions, including pre-admission assessments.

Counsels clients, staff, families and community agencies regarding habilitation/rehabilitation active treatment programs/services.

Plans behavior programs and various techniques to treat behavior problems.

Coordinates discharge planning and follow-up care.

Investigates the clients' social and psychosocial background and develops suitable treatment plans to suit individual needs.

Completes Psychosocial assessments.

Works individually and with staff in developing, maintaining and evaluating new and ongoing programs.

Interviews prospective patients and families for inpatient service placements.

Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.

Attends clinical/administrative and educational programs regarding mental health procedures, laws, and regulations.

Monitors each individual patient's expenditures.

Assists financial office in securing correct and timely payment for patient care from third parties.

Provides direction and guidance to staff members, clients, and families regarding treatment plans at the inpatient residential unit.

Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information.

Complies with all local, state and federal laws governing clients and the rendering of services.

Attends staff meetings, in-services, and outside agency training sessions.

Completes applicable resident assessments required per state and federal code in a timely and accurate fashion.

Ability to support care management, discharge planning, and other supportive duties for the other inpatient services areas (psychiatric hospital, nursing home, CBRF) as assigned by supervisor.

Performs related functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. One year of social work experience in a mental health, geriatric, or inpatient residential setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

State Social Work Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of Chapter 55 and Chapter 51 Laws.

Knowledge of behavior management principles.

Knowledge of geriatric issues.

Knowledge of various funding sources for client care.

Knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding client care.

Ability to assess human problem situations and determine need for services.

Ability to manage and plan workload.

Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing client care.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Ability to recognize and meet the psychosocial, functional developmental, behavioral, mental and emotional needs of clients.