Part Time Social Worker (On Site)

Description

Our community provides medically-related social services to assure that each resident can attain or maintain his/her highest practicable physical, mental, or psychosocial well-being. The purpose of the social services department is to continue to make sure that these needs are met. Must be licensed social worker in Kansas. LBSW or LMSW. Villa St. Francis is a division of Catholic Community Health. Catholic Community Health (Hospice, Homecare, Villa St. Francis) is a ministry sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. We adhere to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Schedule is approximately 20 hours per week Monday-Friday. Schedule will be determined upon hire. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtaining pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to the resident’s illness and care
• Identifying individual social and emotional needs
• Assisting in providing corrective action for the resident’s needs by developing and maintaining individualized social services care plans
• Maintaining regular progress and follow-up notes indicating the resident’s response to the care plan
• Compiling and maintaining up-to-date information about community health and service agencies available for resident referrals
• Making referrals to social service agencies as necessary or appropriate
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of referrals and providing  social service data summaries to such agencies
• Maintaining contact with the resident’s family members, involving them in the resident’s total plan of care
• Making supportive visits to residents and performing needed services (i.e., communication with the family or friends, coordinating resources  and services to meet the resident’s needs)
• Informing the resident or representative (sponsor) of the resident’s personal and property rights as well as serving on the group council to assure that complaints and grievances are promptly answered/resolved
• Working with individuals and groups in developing supportive services for residents according to their individual needs and interests
• Participating in interdisciplinary staff conferences, providing social service information to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident as a part of the total plan of care
• Participating in the planning of the resident’s admission, return to home and community, or transfer to another facility by assessing the impact of these changes and making arrangements for social and emotional      support
• Developing and participation with in-service training programs and classes- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop integrated care plans
• - Administer psychopharmacology treatments as prescribed by physicians- Conduct diagnostic evaluations to assess mental health conditions- Provide addiction counseling and support for individuals struggling with substance abuse- Advocate for patients within the healthcare and social services systems
• Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or related field
• Previous experience in long-term care required
• Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation methods and treatment modalities
• Familiarity with psychopharmacology and its applications in mental health treatment
• Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and developing care plans
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care while maintaining professional boundaries
• Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required. The employer reserves the right to modify the description at any time based on business needs.