Social Worker

About American Health Communities (AHC)  

American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit AHCseniorcare.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Full Time

Social Services will provision the rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social and health function. This work includes facilitation of patient and family understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with medical recommendations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:  

• Supervise the Social Work Assistant
• Complete Social Work treatment plans through activities such as referral to other community-based programs, education, counseling, networking and advocacy
• Conduct review of the effectiveness of Social Worker plans and revise plans as the need indicates
• Participate with patients and their significant others in planning for after discharge care and follow up
• Participate in social work in-service /continuing education programs
• Educate other agency staff about appropriately dealing with patient's psycho-social needs
• Participate in community education activities
• Comply with state and federal regulations
• Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely manner
• Maintain proficiency with computer systems
• Knowledgeable of current Company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested
• Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company
• Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations

Required Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge in counseling for patient, family, and caregivers regarding mental health
• Comprehensive knowledge of treatment plans, goals, and modalities that are patient specific
• Comprehensive knowledge and sensitivity in patient confidentiality, and cultural diversity
• Ability to work in stressful, crisis, or unpredicted situations and maintain a positive attitude
• Comprehensive knowledge in hospital procedures, federal and state laws, accreditation requirements or psychiatric hospitals
• Knowledgeable of legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
• Advocate for the needs of the persons served

Required Work Experience:  

• Two or more years of clinical experience with a focus on geriatrics preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work
• Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LBSW)
• Current State Driver’s License

Other Requirements: 

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Travel required

Physical Requirements:

• Job may require occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

 Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

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