Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Nursing Home jobs in Appleton, WI

Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interviews residents, assesses priorities and documents case activity. May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the resident's treatment. Assists residents/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the resident with his/her needs. Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full_time