Social Services Assistant

The Social Services Assistant performs administrative support activities required for delivery of social services from patient admission through discharge. Position HighlightsParticipate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for patients/residents that identifies their psychosocial needs/issues, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate Social Services interventions.Assist patients/residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center including the social, emotional, and psychological needs.* Educate patients/residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that is available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning. SSSM

Other Info

• Position Type: Full Time

• Job City: Los Angeles

• Requisition Number: 402778

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