Mental Health Social Worker
Company: Oak Manor Inc
Location: Schulenburg
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Description The Licensed Social Worker is
responsible for providing psychosocial services to residents in
accordance with federal regulations, Texas Health and Human
Services (HHSC) requirements, and facility policies. The Social
Worker assesses residents’ psychosocial needs, participates in
interdisciplinary care planning, assists with discharge planning,
and supports residents and families in adjusting to long-term care
placement. The Social Worker serves as a resident advocate and
works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure
residents' psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
Psychosocial Assessments Conduct psychosocial assessments upon
admission and periodically thereafter. Complete required
assessments in accordance with CMS and MDS requirements . Identify
emotional, social, and behavioral needs of residents Care Planning
Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) . Develop and
update psychosocial sections of the resident care plan. Ensure care
plans reflect the resident’s psychosocial status, preferences, and
goals. Discharge Planning Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge
planning. Assist residents and families with transition planning
and community resource referrals. Communicate discharge plans with
physicians, nursing staff, and family members. Resident and Family
Support Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and
families. Assist families with adjustment to long-term care
placement. Address resident grievances and concerns. Advocacy and
Rights Promote and protect resident rights . Ensure compliance with
federal and state regulations regarding resident rights. Assist
with grievance resolution and documentation. Behavioral and
Emotional Support Monitor residents for psychosocial changes.
Collaborate with nursing staff regarding behavioral or emotional
concerns. Participate in behavioral interventions when appropriate.
Documentation Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the
medical record. Ensure documentation meets CMS, HHSC, and facility
standards . Regulatory Compliance Maintain compliance with: CMS
long-term care regulations Texas HHSC regulations Facility policies
and procedures Participate in surveys and provide documentation as
requested. Additional Responsibilities Assist with room changes and
resident transitions. Participate in care conferences. Assist with
advance directives and end-of-life discussions when appropriate.
Support activities and quality-of-life programs when needed.
Requirements: Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Social
Work required. Licensure Must hold a current Texas Licensed
Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW) license. Experience Preferred: Experience in skilled
nursing, long-term care, or healthcare social services . Knowledge
of MDS, care planning, and discharge planning . Knowledge and
Skills Knowledge of long-term care regulations Strong communication
and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within an
interdisciplinary team Knowledge of community resources and
referral processes Strong organizational and documentation skills
Compensation details: 67000-70000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Oak Manor Inc, Corpus Christi , Mental Health Social Worker, Social Services , Schulenburg, Texas
