Nursing home social worker vs hospital social worker

Differences between nursing home social worker and hospital social worker duties and responsibilities

Nursing home social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist resident and families with Medicaid applications, as well as, assist with Medicare.
• Assist residents with Medicaid applications and coordinate related appointments.
• Counsele veterans and Medi-Cal clients individually to provide behavioral interventions in order to address their anxiety, depression and anger.
• Conduct unannounce alternating monthly visits with CNH and monthly visits with RCH.

Hospital social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Provide individual therapy, case management, and insurance coverage reviews for individuals undergoing short-term rehabilitation.
• Provide orientation, support and information to patients and their families to facilitate active involvement in the rehabilitation environment.
• Perform assessments/social history upon admission to better understand the patient's needs and personal circumstances as they relate to their rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with community providers for follow up if patient are discharged, prepare documentation for admission to inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.