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The Social Services Specialist works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care. - Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program. - Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents. - Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs an...Social Worker, Worker, Social Services, Healthcare, Retail, Patient