Social Worker - #1400686

The Gardens at Aldersgate


Date: 1 week ago
City: Topeka, KS
Contract type: Full time
SUMMARY:

The Social Worker is responsible for the counseling of assigned clients as well as their family members. The Social Worker acts as a resource person to other program staff and to the facility in the area of counseling, family dynamics/interactions. The Staff Social Worker is under the direct supervision of the Administrator.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

    • Conducts psychosocial history to determine pre-injury issues which need to be addressed.
    • Establishes and carries out individualized treatment plan upon completion of psychosocial history if applicable.
    • Provides counseling to clients, families and/or significant others.
    • Develops and implements family and children support groups as needed.
    • Schedules, arranges and moderates the program for family education group.
    • Participates in team rounds and family conferences as scheduled through case manger.
    • Maintains records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
    • Participates in and documents internal and external professional educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth.
    • Performs public relations task as directed by supervisor.
    • Coordinates client's schedule with physical therapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, nursing service, speech and language pathology, behavioral specialist and other disciplines as needed.
    • Is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Assists in patient discharge planning.
    • Conducts post discharge follow-up as needed.
    • Any other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.


SPECIFICATIONS

    • Formal Education/Formal Training: Must hold a Degree in Social Work and applicable license/certification.
    • Job Related Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a health care setting, preferably and Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF)


Benefits

  • 401K
  • Annual evaluations
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Electronic documentation
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Modified Comp
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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