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Whittier Health Network

Social Worker

Whittier Health Network, Haverhill, Massachusetts, us, 01832


Hannah Duston Healthcare Center is looking for an a Social Worker to join our Social Services team!32 Hours per weekPay Range:

$31-$37

(dependent on experience)

Job Duties include but not limited to:May participate on the admission team, with the Administrator, Director of Nursing and Admissions Coordinator to assess the appropriate of referrals for admission to the facility. This will be done prior to the admission of the resident- Participates in the formation of the total care plan for each resident based on medical, nursing and psycho-social needs of the resident. Resident and family will be involved to the extent feasible in formulating the care plan- Shortly after admission, develops the social services evaluation for the clinical record, which may include the resident’s social history, social and emotional needs of the resident, working goals and treatment plan- Assists resident with adjustment to nursing home at the time of admission and throughout placement- Liaisons with family members and responsible parties- Serves as an advocate for Residents’ Bill of Rights- Provides ongoing in-services regarding Resident’s Bill of Rights, Patient Abuse Statue and Death and Dying, etc.- Coordinates with outside agencies, i.e., mental health organizations, to meet psycho-social and emotional needs of residents- Implements working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid bylaws- Attends weekly patient care planning meetingsBenefits:

Paid Vacation, Sick and HolidayMedical, Dental and Vision401kVoluntary benefits such as Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental and Life available