Manager-Social Work

Job Description

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates Social Work and Activities Programming in accordance with NMHS Policy/Procedures and criteria established by various legal/regulatory accrediting bodies
• Manages the overall operations of the Social Work Department
• Supervises, oversees, schedules, and coordinates the activities of the Activities Coordinators and Activities Assistants on all shifts
• Affirms all Social Work staff are properly trained regarding regulatory guidelines and daily work
• Collaborates with residents as needed including provision of counseling and direct social worker services to assist with meeting psychological needs of resident/family
• Ensures residents/families receive necessary continuity of care and discharge planning needs
• Acts as a liaison between resident/family and treatment team
• Provides discharge/transition options to resident(s)/family(ies)
• Documents assessment(s), progress, notes, etc. in resident’s medical record(s)
• Identifies and utilizes resources to best meet resident/family needs including interaction with payers and external stakeholders
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with resources providers
• Researches, develops and maintains community involvement in social work services
• Ensures effective implementation of admission and discharge planning, provide new resident/family admission orientation
• Communicates goal progression and plan of care to residents, staff and physician
• Communicates agency mission and services to potential referral sources
• Actively participates in volunteer recruitment and retention
• Provides educational programs to staff, residents, families, and the community
• Attends educational classes/programs to stay abreast of the changes in healthcare

Requirements

• Licenses:
• Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support
• Licensed Certified Social Worker
• Education:
• Bachelor of Social Work (CSWE approved)