Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker-Part Time Now hiring for the following shift: Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-5:00pm We are seeking qualified Licensed Social Work Professionals to join our team in our Nursing Home. We want to speak with naturally caring, empathetic Social Workers who are focused on providing the best quality of life possible for every patient in their care with patience, courteousness and tactful interactions with residents, staff, family members and visitors. Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Social Work, Social Workers at Parker deliver quality social work services to assigned patients, residents, family members and significant others. The Social Worker is responsible for coordinating the discharge planning process, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities, as well as counseling and meeting the satisfaction of the patients, residents and family members. About Parker The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care. Why Work at Parker Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results Excellent training and clinical education Accessible via public transportation Free parking on site for all staff On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch Position Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work as well as active licensure in NYS, with prior experience in a long-term care, rehabilitation or hospital setting. Prior experience working with the elderly population preferred. Additionally, strong applicants will possess strong communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively across a variety of disciplines and familiarity working with EMR (electronic medical records).