Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Nursing Home jobs in Santa Ana, CA

$5000 Sign-On Bonus.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

Reimagine Network is a non-profit rehabilitative day program that offers an array of specialized therapies, enrichment services, independent living support and more; with the purpose of enabling all participants to live an enhanced quality of life.

Main duties include:

• Supervise team of 4-5 Social Work Assistants
• Assist patients and their families to solve medical social problems that arise as a result of the participants disability.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to program participants.
• To provide/oversee the provision of initial and continuing assessment of the participant.
• Assist with the formation of an individual plan of care by the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain monthly progress notes in the participant’s health record.
• Implement and coordinate the participants discharge plans.
• Provide referrals to outside resources.
• Be an active multidisciplinary team member.

Admissions, Analytics & Social Work - As a carve out of the Social Work position, this position will be responsible for the entire admissions process. Receive intakes, provide tours, home visits and assign staff to support the new participants through the welcome process. Manage the agency metrics.

Training & Quality- Streamline processes and procedures with the social work department, facilitate the utilization review meetings (quality assurance), and lead the social workers in working collaboratively together.

Social Work & Clinical Services - Develop and facilitate clinical after hours support groups. Supervise all social work interns and create a learning plan for each student. Be the liaison between education institutions and Reimagine.

Equipment Used: Computer, printer, fax machine, telephone, telephone answering machine, copy machine, calculator, typewriter and Medi-Cal verification (AEVS) system. Private automobile also required for this position as travel to and from home visits is mandatory.

Essential Functions of the Job: Must have strong clinical counseling skills. Knowledge, experience and comfort working with disabled adults and their family members. Must be familiar with medical conditions, the components of rehabilitation and community resources. Must be able to plan, organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Speak and understand English proficiently in order to communicate with the dominant language of the consumers; have good writing and verbal communication skills in order to communicate clearly with staff, clients, family members and the community. Must project a positive company image by maintaining professional appearance, attire, attitude, and conduct.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, lift, transfer, and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull. Visual and auditory skills acceptable for providing supervision.. Ability to walk on varied terrain which includes, tile, concrete, and may include ascending/descending stairs. Ability to write/type clearly and concisely. Ability to work within an office area which includes reaching for charts, opening/closing of file cabinets, retrieving/replacing items on shelves. Must be able and willing to drive, have a valid California license and automobile insurance.

Position Qualifications: Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience and continuing education in the fields of Health, Social Sciences and/or Gerontology preferred. Minimum of one year experience working with the aged and/or disabled adults. CPR and First Aid certification required. Must be able to perform all job duties. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Method of Pay: Salaried Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours/Week, M-F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Supervises: Social Work Assistants, Social Work Interns

Position Advances To: Candidate for Program Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MSW (Required)

Work Location: In person