Social Services Specialist - Genesis Healthcare : Job Details

Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs. The goal is to provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of care. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services. - Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs. - Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, ...Social Services, Specialist, Healthcare, Patient