Social worker Jobs in Abha

Join Our Team as a Social Worker!
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our team in KSA-Abha. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and ongoing counseling for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing counseling and support to residents and families, including crisis intervention as needed.
• Lead or co-facilitate family meetings and care conferences in collaboration with the care team.
• Conduct advance care planning conversations and document living wills, and durable power of attorney for health care decisions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care planning and ensure alignment of social work goals with medical/rehab goals.
• Assess and address social determinants of health affecting care, including housing, finances, transportation, and caregiver burden.
• Facilitate safe and timely discharge planning, including referrals to home health, SNFs, or community programs.
• Link residents and families to community resources and financial assistance programs.
• Provide education to residents and families about disease processes, treatment options, and available services.
• Maintain accurate, legible documentation in the electronic medical record; ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Monitor and address risk factors (*, elder abuse, exploitation, safety concerns) and report per policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and accreditation processes; collect and report data on social work outcomes.
• Support staff education on psychosocial aspects of care and cultural competence.
• Maintain professional licensure, participate in supervision, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid SCFHS license as Specialist.
• Additional certificates such as clinical social work or equivalent; specialty certifications in geriatrics, dementia care, palliative/hospice social work; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.