Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director

Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state-of-the-art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families, and staff.

Pay

$55,000 to $67,500 based on licensure and experience.

Responsibilities

• Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short-term skilled patient and long-term care resident.
• Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee.
• Provide services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem-solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs.
• Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes.
• Attends the Medicare Meetings or designate social service designee.
• Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow-up community services, home health referrals, and alternative placements.
• Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues.
• Conducts in-services to educate staff as to the emotional and social needs of residents, and to teach methods for dealing with residents and families.
• Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care-related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings.
• Maintains departmental records/documentation as required.
• Coordinates/updates resident care conference schedule or designate social service designee.
• Works with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/reapplication process.
• Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow-up as directed by Facility Administrator.

Qualifications

• Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or active social worker license in the state of the facility.
• Long-term care experience preferred or willing to learn.
• Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living.
• BS/LSW/MSW required.