The Iron County Medical Care Facility (ICMCF) seeks a Social Worker to join their team in Crystal Falls, Michigan. This position maximizes the well-being and quality of life for residents of the facility by monitoring and assessing psychological and psychosocial needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

• Provide psychosocial and cognitive assessments, depression screens, behavioral interventions, and support which includes new admissions, care plans, discharge planning, and reviews.
• Facilitate meetings with diversional therapy, record and distribute meeting minutes, and submit concerns to appropriate department heads.
• Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed.
• Order durable medical equipment needed to facilitate a safe transition to home.
• Review resident psychoactive medications, participate in multidisciplinary drug reviews, communicate with interdisciplinary team and physicians regarding effectiveness of psychotropic medications.
• Coordinate/facilitate comfort care meetings for residents who have progressed to the end of their life.
• Assess and assist residents/families in completing/activating Health Care Durable Power of Attorney.
• Attend guardianship hearings or other court hearings as needed to support resident’s best interest.
• Facilitate resident transfers to other facilities and/or room changes within the facility as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• Starting wage of $23.00 – $26.00 per hour based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Michigan required.
• Healthcare and/or skilled nursing home experience a bonus.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills with a professional demeanor that ensures trust, competence and compassion amongst peers and residents.
• This position is in a long-term care facility, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This full-time position generally works Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, alternate shifts, holidays, and/or during inclement weather is required on an as needed basis.

SOUND LIKE YOU? Take the next step and apply online at icmcf.hirescore.com