Nursing home social worker vs neonatal social worker

Differences between nursing home social worker and neonatal 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.

Neonatal social worker example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload and complete all paperwork according to OMH guidelines.
• Provide counseling and education for families of newborns in the ICU.
• Work with a complex interdisciplinary team facilitating treatment for patients on medical floors including oncology, dialysis, cardiac and maternity.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.