Social Worker (MSW) interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Being a Social Worker (MSW) provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Additionally, Social Worker (MSW) requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Social Worker (MSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY. The Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our Independent Living community (Fountaingate Gardens) an our Certified and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies.
Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full time Social Worker, who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.
This position is Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am-5:00pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Meets with new admissions and their family promptly; provides orientation to unit, explains policies and procedures of the facility.
Capable of providing direct social work services and counseling to residents and families, individually or in a group setting as appropriate, according to current standards.
Capable of completing all documentation according to the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Social Services.
Attends weekly Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan meetings and participates in completion of the comprehensive care plan.
Capable of completing MDS , SCREEN, and other evaluations as required by regulation.
Submits periodic reports to Director of Social Services related to individual residents, as well as special projects.
Assists family with application for Medicaid, SSI, Veterans or other benefits. Works with Finance Department to ensure continuation of benefits.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.
Eligible to be registered as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with the New York State Education Department.
Minimum one year post graduate in a hospital or long term care setting preferred.
Experience in casework, group work and family therapy.
We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
EOE M/F/D/V
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