What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, LSW position at Eventide?
Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, MN is currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Social Worker - LSW.
The Social Worker provides leadership, assistance, and direction in meeting the needs of the residents, families, and staff relating to the social services provided at Eventide.
Ideal Candidate:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work by an accredited college or university.
- Previous healthcare social work experience in long term care preferred.
- Must hold a current Licensed Social Worker license in MN.
- Must be in good standing in all states in which licensure is or was held.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assists with the process of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges. Completes all necessary documentation and screenings according to the federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
- Is knowledgeable about Eventide’s offerings and provides more detailed information on Eventide’s continuum of care to prospective clients and families.
- Provides information, counseling, referrals, orientation, and education for staff, residents, families, and the community and is available as a resource to other providers and interested parties.
- Acts as a facility resource to provide intervention with difficult resident and family issues, utilizing grievance and conflict resolution skills.
- Coordinates and facilitates resident care conferences including initial, quarterly, change of condition, special needs, and discharge conferences.
- Assures social services documentation is completed according to federal, state, local, and facility policies and procedures.
- Assists in the planning of resident care services as they apply to the psychosocial needs of the residents and families.
- In conjunction with resident care team, constantly assesses the appropriate placement of current residents on individual units.
- Participates in meetings to further enhance the social services program.
- Assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
- Continually updates knowledge base and skills by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and interdepartmental staff meetings. Serves on committees as requested.
- Updates department policies and procedures as needed.
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