Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Designee
Company: The Laurels of Walden Park
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you a licensed or unlicensed (with experience) Social Worker
dedicated to improving the lives of seniors? As a Social Worker at
The Laurels of Walden Park, you will provide medically-related
social services that help guests to attain and/or maintain their
physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. The Laurels of Walden
Park is in need of someone who is customer service oriented and has
the ability to multi-task. Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance
- medical, dental and vision. 401K with matching funds. DailyPay ,
a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the
ability to access their pay when they need it. Paid time off
(beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
Flexible scheduling. Tuition reimbursement and student loan
forgiveness. Zero cost uniforms. Responsibilities: Completes
admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social
services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident
and families. Assists guests with financial and legal matters
(e.g., applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, referrals to
funeral homes for preplanning arrangements). Provides discharge
planning services (e.g., helping to place a guest on a waiting list
for community congregate living, arranging intake for home care
services, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities,
working with outside agencies toward safe discharges). Provides or
arranges needed counseling services and psychiatric medication
management as indicated. Assures documentation is accurate and
timely in MDS care plans. Qualifications: Current social work
licensure in the state, or if unlicensed, at least one year
experience in a long-term care setting. Bachelor’s degree in social
work required; master's degree preferred. One year of supervised
social work experience in a health care setting is preferred. Must
have experience as a designee. IND123
Keywords: The Laurels of Walden Park, Springfield , Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Designee, Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
