Director-Social Work

Director of Social Work Join the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury team and be part of a unique and innovative approach to rehabilitation!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Social Work to lead our social work team at our state-of-the-art facility in Lake Katrine, New York. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in promoting the overall well-being and recovery of our patients, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for our staff.

As the Director of Social Work, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to our social work department, ensuring that our patients receive comprehensive and individualized services to address their social, emotional, and psychological needs. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans, provide counseling and therapy services, and facilitate group activities and social events.

• Assist Admissions Coordinator with all new admissions, re-admissions, discharges, and final discharges to and from the facility.
• Give tours of the facility to prospective residents and/or responsible parties who are seeking NCSC placement when admissions coordinator is unavailable.
• Supervise Social Work staff.
• Case management of forty residents
• Meet with each new resident and/or responsible party of assigned unit to complete Social History
• Complete ongoing documentation of information pertinent to each resident's case (i.e., quartile and annual reviews, initial and quarterly MDS form, adjustments to long term care, screens, etc.)
• Make sure residents' psychosocial needs are met. Utilizes social work interventions to meet resident needs appropriately.
• Attend care conferences for assigned residents on a weekly basis.
• Assist in monitoring that residents' material needs are adequately met.
• Provide on-going direct Social Work services to residents and responsible parties based on assessed needs. Monitors and assesses each resident's adjustment to the facility and responsible party's acceptance of placement.
• Coordinate between departments room transfers as indicated or requested by the residents, party responsible, staff members, etc.
• Maintain a separate social work file for each assigned resident in the social work office.
• Be available on a rotating on-call basis.
• Advocate on behalf of the residents and their needs as related to Quality-of-Life issues.
• Coordinate and facilitates Family Council meetings and significant other meetings on a quarterly basis or as scheduled.
• Coordinate and attends (along with Activity Director), Resident Council meetings held monthly if requested by Resident Council.
• Oversee the complaint and recommendation process of the facility. Consults with Administration on a regular timely basis regarding these issues.
• Liaison between Administration, Business Office, Physicians, and other departments on behalf of the residents and/or responsible party.
• Attend department head meetings.
• Coordinates monthly staff meetings.
• Screens possible new residents as necessary
• Writes and implements new policies and procedures as applicable to the Social Work Department
• Updates current policies and procedures as applicable to the Social Work Department
• Represents the facility in the community by actively participating in related professional and community organizations, correspondence.
• Presents a mandatory in-service on at least an annual basis on Resident Rights
• Knowledge of community service and agencies for referrals as applicable to the residents and/or family need (i.e., support groups, financial services, etc.)
• Attend seminars and conferences in the community related to the needs of the residents and to promote professional and personal growth.
• Maintains an active resource file on services and agencies available in the community. This file will also include pamphlets and/or booklets, which may be beneficial to residents, and responsible parties as related to advocacy, support groups, related organizations, home care companies, adaptive equipment, and housing options.
• Coordinates Hospice and attends Hospice meetings, as necessary
• Coordinates and assists social work in forming specialty groups

• Minimum BS/BA Degree in Social Work or related field. Masters preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in Social Work

• The opportunity to work in a unique and innovative rehabilitation environment that is dedicated to promoting the well-being and recovery of individuals with brain injuries
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development
• The chance to be part of a talented and dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients
• A comprehensive benefits package