Social Worker for NHC Healthcare Franklin

NHC HealthCare Franklin 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 from an accredited program, have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resource, or have the equivalent in experience.  

Job Status: Full time, Part time, and Temporary.

Position Highlights: 

Implementing a comprehensive social services program that provides support services for patients and families in the center.  Demonstrating teamwork characteristics by building a positive team approach.  Ensuring the quality of social services rendered by the center.  Understanding and abiding by established policies of the health care center and interpreting them to concerned parties.  Providing direction to department in meeting center's goals and objectives. 

The qualified applicant for this position should possess: 

Degree in Social Work or related human services major.  Knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients in health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances, MDS and EHR.  Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively.  Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances.  Knowledge of case management and discharge planning as well as community resources. 

NHC HealthCare Franklin 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.   

We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, 401 (k) with generous company match, 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 and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/Franklin/ 

EOE