• Social Worker

    National Health Care AssociatesEast Hartford, CT 06138

    Job #2714124386

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    A Great Place to Work

    Riverside is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

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    Social Worker Per Diem

    What You'll Do:

    As a Social Worker, you will advocate for the well-being of our residents and ensure their holistic needs are met. Your work will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents.

    Key Responsibilities of a Social Worker:

    Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify residents' social, emotional, and environmental needs, as well as strengths and preferences

    Collaborate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans that address social, emotional, and psychological concerns

    Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, offering guidance on coping strategies, adjustment to care transitions, and decision-making processes

    Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes

    Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs

    Provide crisis intervention and support during challenging situations, such as grief and loss, family conflicts, or changes in health status

    If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Social Worker.

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    What We Offer

    As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Riverside team enjoys:

    • Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

    • Comprehensive training and mentorship

    • Opportunities for professional growth and development

    • Supportive and collaborative work environment

    • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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    What You'll Bring:

    Qualifications of a Social Worker:

    Master's degree in social work from an accredited program

    Current licensure or certification as a Social Worker in the state of employment

    Previous experience in Long-Term Care, geriatrics, or a related field

    Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills

    Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

    Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

    Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care

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    We Hire for Heart!

    National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

    ID 2024-2216

    Location/Org Data : Name Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

    Category Social Work

    Position Type Per Diem

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