Licensed Social Services Manager

Position Summary

The Social Service Manager is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being. This position assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning.

• Assess and evaluate each resident’s psychosocial needs, develop goals for providing the necessary services and take part in the admission process as needed.
• Incorporate the social service goals into the resident’s plan of care and attend care‑planning conferences.
• Assist residents in adjusting to the corporation and promote a positive environment for continuity of relationships with family and community.
• Assist residents and families to utilize community resources when not provided directly by the corporation.
• Maintain confidential records and conduct interviews with residents and families as appropriate.
• Provide supervision for social work student interns.
• Assist in the development, supervision and education of staff.
• Serve as the team lead in discharge planning.
• Serve as a member of the marketing committee.
• Ensure completion of required components of DPOA or guardianship paperwork.
• Coordinate services with psychiatric providers.
• Coordinate services with OBRA.
• Assist the clinical IDT in resident room management.
• Assist residents and families in resolving grievances as assigned.
• Attend clinical IDT meetings and serve as an advocate for resident rights.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year of experience in a social service program for the elderly or a related field.
• Must be licensed (full or limited) as a bachelor’s level clinical social worker with the State of Michigan.

• Knowledge of skills necessary to conduct and evaluate assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and to identify and evaluate changes in mood and behavior.
• Working knowledge of skills necessary to provide continuity and coordination of resident care, including interviewing residents and families and communicating with community resources when necessary.
• Knowledge of community agencies and other resources for making referrals for family and resident problems.
• Basic business computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, and families. Must be able to plan, implement and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing social histories and care plans.
• Good listening skills and a helpful attitude toward the problems and concerns of residents with terminal illnesses, their families, and others.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to attend court hearings and meetings at off‑site locations as scheduled.

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

The above information has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed as noted. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Mission Point Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.