LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Company: HILLCREST EXTENDED CARE SERVICES
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Come join this collaborative and
innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy generous
time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in
your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you! At Hillcrest Commons
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center , we have been caring for area
families since 1995, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for
short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized memory
care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and
independence for the highest possible quality of life, with our
highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and
specialized care every step of the way. Essential Job Functions:
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates
findings to the registered nurse and other members of the
interdisciplinary group. Carries out social evaluations, including
family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high
risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on
evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as
needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping
difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. Assesses
for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs
related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes
communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or
taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to
social work. Point of Service documentation is an expectation of
all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and
communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately
document at Point of Service, have timely synchronization of
patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of
advanced directives. Provides information and referral services for
organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical
and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and
families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison
between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel
to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with
public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participates in the development of the plan of care, involving the
patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled
interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing
the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the
terminal illness. Participates in discharge planning when needed.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year
experience in health care. Experience in a long term care setting
preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Current Massachusetts
licensure: LCSW or LICSW Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication, and organization skills. Job type: Full Time Salary
range: $73K - $80K (based on experience)
Keywords: HILLCREST EXTENDED CARE SERVICES, Framingham , LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, Healthcare , Pittsfield, Massachusetts
