Assistant Director of Social Work, MSW
Commack, New York
Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY. The Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis. Sharing the campus is Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our Independent Living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and our Certified and Licensed Home Care Service Agencies.
Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Social Work, who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. Duties will include the provision of direct resident care and the supervision of a fully staffed dynamic Social Work Department.
This position is scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with the New York State Education Department.
Minimum 5 years post graduate experience within a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
Experience in casework, group work and family therapy preferred.
Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge base of CMS/DOH Rules and Regulations.
Strong knowledge base of Medicare/Managed Care/Medicaid/Finances.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* The provision of direct resident care and the supervision of a fully staffed dynamic Social Work Department.
* Meeting new admissions and their families upon admission. Completion of psychosocial assessments, PHQ2-9 interviews, and creation of comprehensive care plans.
* Assisting residents and their families with the adjustment to placement, health needs/concerns, bereavement support, and concrete services.
* Attending weekly Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan Meetings, Rehab Review Meetings and discharge planning meetings.
* Working with residents with dementia, mental health/behavioral needs and a variety of health care needs (including vent/trach).
* Acting as a liaison with community entities and the Gurwin Center: hospital systems, homecare agencies, assisted living facilities and hospice organizations.
* Completion of MDS+, PDQ2-9 interviews, PASARR SCREEN's, and other evaluations as required by regulation.
* Assisting families/representatives with the completion of Health Care Proxies, MOLST (Advanced Directives), work collaboratively with Hospice providers, and provide end-of life care to residents and their loved ones.
* Discharge Planning: assess the resident's medical/psychosocial needs to facilitate a safe and appropriate discharge. Provide residents families with concrete services and referrals.
* Managing social work department in collaboration with and during the absence of the Chief Guest Relations Office/Chief Social Work Officer.
* Orientation and training new employees. Creating personal improvement plans (PIP) when needed and completion of employee evaluations.
* Assist and guide staff with daily challenges: cases, understanding financial impact/ramifications, referral sources, and concrete services.
* Important skill sets: crisis intervention, mediation, an understanding of systems dynamics within a healthcare setting, and a lot of common sense.
We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:
o Fitness Reimbursement Program
o Wellness discounts
• Dental Insurance through MetLife
• Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)
• Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
• Flexible Spending Account - Medical and/or Dependent Care
• Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
• Life Insurance - value is equal to employee's annual salary (no cost to employee)
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview
• Tax deferred annuity plan - employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions
• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions
• Starbuck's café on-site
• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events
• Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!
EOE M/F/D/V
Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Social Work, who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. Duties will include the provision of direct resident care and the supervision of a fully staffed dynamic Social Work Department.
This position is scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
MSW from an accredited School of Social Work.
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with the New York State Education Department.
Minimum 5 years post graduate experience within a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
Experience in casework, group work and family therapy preferred.
Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge base of CMS/DOH Rules and Regulations.
Strong knowledge base of Medicare/Managed Care/Medicaid/Finances.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* The provision of direct resident care and the supervision of a fully staffed dynamic Social Work Department.
* Meeting new admissions and their families upon admission. Completion of psychosocial assessments, PHQ2-9 interviews, and creation of comprehensive care plans.
* Assisting residents and their families with the adjustment to placement, health needs/concerns, bereavement support, and concrete services.
* Attending weekly Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Plan Meetings, Rehab Review Meetings and discharge planning meetings.
* Working with residents with dementia, mental health/behavioral needs and a variety of health care needs (including vent/trach).
* Acting as a liaison with community entities and the Gurwin Center: hospital systems, homecare agencies, assisted living facilities and hospice organizations.
* Completion of MDS+, PDQ2-9 interviews, PASARR SCREEN's, and other evaluations as required by regulation.
* Assisting families/representatives with the completion of Health Care Proxies, MOLST (Advanced Directives), work collaboratively with Hospice providers, and provide end-of life care to residents and their loved ones.
* Discharge Planning: assess the resident's medical/psychosocial needs to facilitate a safe and appropriate discharge. Provide residents families with concrete services and referrals.
* Managing social work department in collaboration with and during the absence of the Chief Guest Relations Office/Chief Social Work Officer.
* Orientation and training new employees. Creating personal improvement plans (PIP) when needed and completion of employee evaluations.
* Assist and guide staff with daily challenges: cases, understanding financial impact/ramifications, referral sources, and concrete services.
* Important skill sets: crisis intervention, mediation, an understanding of systems dynamics within a healthcare setting, and a lot of common sense.
We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:
o Fitness Reimbursement Program
o Wellness discounts
• Dental Insurance through MetLife
• Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)
• Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify
• Flexible Spending Account - Medical and/or Dependent Care
• Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)
• Life Insurance - value is equal to employee's annual salary (no cost to employee)
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview
• Tax deferred annuity plan - employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions
• Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions
• Starbuck's café on-site
• Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing
• Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events
• Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!
EOE M/F/D/V
Created: 2024-08-31
Reference: 1365290
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Commack