5-7 years of experience in social services or healthcare settings
Familiarity with NASW Code of Ethics and regulations
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff and administration to advocate for patient rights
Maintain relationships with center employees to facilitate service delivery
Ensure comprehensive psychosocial assessments for all patients
Educate patients and families on health care rights and resources
Provide therapeutic interventions for patients in transition to long-term care
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Social Services Director
What We're Looking For:
We're currently looking for a Social Services Director to plan, develop, organize and evaluate the overall operations of our Social Services Department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers(NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state and local guidance.
What You'll Do:
Collaborates with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence and psychological well-being
Maintains good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan
Assures a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.
Educates patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources
Provides therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility and to address behavior or mood problems
