Social Worker- Grand Rapids

**Position Summary:** The Staff Social Worker provides medically related social services to residents, ensuring that psychosocial needs are met and that residents attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being. This role advocates for residents' rights, supports discharge planning, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct psychosocial assessments and update care plans based on resident needs. - Provide counseling and supportive services to residents and families. - Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes, ensuring appropriate communication with physicians and families. - Facilitate discharge planning, including coordination with community resources and services. - Advocate for resident rights and provide education to staff on psychosocial issues. - Document social services interventions and progress in resident records. - Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and survey preparation. **Skills & Competencies** - Knowledge of long-term care social work practices and regulations. - Strong communication and counseling skills. - Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff. - Organizational and problem-solving abilities. **Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field preferred. **Preferred:** - Experience in long-term care or healthcare social services. **Physical & Work Requirements** - Ability to move freely throughout the facility and interact with residents and families. - Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs and pushing wheelchairs as needed. **Personal Attributes:** - Compassion and empathy - Integrity and confidentiality - Advocacy mindset - Adaptability and resilience #GR Associates in Social Work