Social Worker

Belmont Manor Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate experienced Social Worker (LSW, LCSW or LICSW). If you are passionate about enriching the lives of seniors in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.

Belmont Manor is Family owned and operated skilled nursing facility. We have provided a warm, home-like setting for both long-term and short-term residents for over 50 years. We believe in fostering a positive culture that supports both professional growth and personal well-being for our staff.

As one of our Social Workers, you will plan and organize social services for our residents. You will ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of each resident are met, helping them and their families navigate the transition to and through long-term care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident and Family Support: Provide counseling, emotional support, and advocacy for residents and their families. This includes assisting with the adjustment to placement and managing crisis situations.
• Care Planning: Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to address residents' social and emotional needs. Complete initial and comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Discharge Planning: Coordinate all aspects of discharge planning to ensure a smooth and safe transition back to the community or another setting, including arranging for home care services, medical equipment, and follow-up appointments.
• Community Liaison: Serve as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and community resources. Maintain a comprehensive list of community services for resident referrals.
• Grievance Resolution: Document and follow up on all resident and family grievances in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Requirements

• License: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Social Worker License (LSW, LCSW or LICSW)
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care environment.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state regulations, including the MDS (Minimum Data Set) and Medicare/Medicaid processes.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Effective leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Deep empathy and compassion for the elderly.

Please Contact Stewart Karger, our Administrator, to discuss this fantastic opportunity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Massachusetts LSW, LCSW or LICSW license?
• Do you have social work experience in a nursing home setting?

Work Location: In person