Social Worker

Orono Commons is looking for a FULL TIME Licensed Social Worker! Enrich lives including your own as a nursing center Social Worker where you will provide services for our patients/residents, that render the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Benefits *$20.00 - $23.00/hr *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Variable compensation plans *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA. Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Position Highlights *Identify through communication with patients/residents, their family members/significant others, and nursing center staff, patient/resident's strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs' and then provide, develop, and/or aide them in accessing services to meet their needs. *Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect resident rights and the well-being of all patients/residents. This includes educating staff on the role of the social services. *Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs. *Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information so as to improve quality of life. *Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers. *Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population. Why Genesis? Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference. Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion. *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. *Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field is required. *Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by the state of employment to practice in long-term care. *One to three years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals, is preferred. *Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled