Social Worker for NHC HealthCare Smithville

NHC HealthCare Smithville is looking for a Social Worker to join our team 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.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHCemployees 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 of honesty and integrity, and have the heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us atnhccare.com/locations/smithville/

We look forward to talking with you!!

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,200.00 - $49,275.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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