Social Worker for NHC HealthCare, Smithville

NHC HealthCare, Smithville is looking for a Social Worker to join our team with a great tradition of excellence. The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.
• Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.
• Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.
• Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.
• Degree Requirements:
  • Prefer Master's degree in Social Work from school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education or
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or
  • Other related human services field degree.

Position Highlights

• In the absence of the Admissions Coordinator, this position will be able to coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs.
• Share current information available about funding resources.
• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.
• Serve in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining and resolving grievances.
• Coordinate discharge planning functions.

NHC HealthCare Smithville offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values, and have the heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/smithville/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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