Social Worker

Social Worker for NHC HealthCare Chattanooga

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is looking for a Social Worker to join our team The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in dealing with people in crises is preferable.

• Knowledge of the case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances.

• Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibility efficiently and effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.

• Commitment to the mission and goals of the center.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be standardized.

• Ability to attend annual NHC sponsored social work conferences. These conferences may be out of town and require overnight stays.

• Dedicated totally to the success of the center and The Better Way culture.

• Degree Requirements:

• Prefer Master's degree in Social Work from school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education or

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from accredited college or university or

• Other related human services field degree.

DUTIES:

General Description:

• In the absence of the Admissions Coordinator, this position will be able to coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person; and conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs.

• Share current information available about funding resources.

• Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.

• Serve in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining and resolving grievances.

• Coordinate discharge planning functions.

• Participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines.

• Participate in in-service training programs.

• Evaluate the quality of social services as part of the center's overall quality improvement program.

• Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate community agencies.

• Handle some marketing activities/functions assigned by SWS Department Head.

• Other duties which may be assigned by Director of Social Work Services.

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have the heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/chattanooga/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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