Social Services Director

Social Services Director
Join Our Team at The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center!

At The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to providing quality care to our residents and a great working environment for our staff. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Director to oversee the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs within our healthcare facility.

Located in Ocala, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

• Competitive Pay

• Referral Bonuses

• Pay Activ & Uber Rides

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and STD Insurances

• 401K retirement plan

As a Social Services Director at The Lodge Health & Rehabilitation Center, you will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs that address patient and family needs. This role ensures that patients and their families receive support addressing emotional, social, and practical needs during care, treatment, and recovery.

• Plan, develop, and oversee social service programs that address patient and family needs

• Ensure integration of social services with overall patient care plans

• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements

• Direct and supervise services such as counseling, discharge planning, and community resource referrals

• Recruit, train, and supervise social work staff and interns

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local healthcare and social work regulations

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support holistic care

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required;
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

• Certification in healthcare or gerontology social work is a plus

• Minimum 5 years of progressive social work experience in a healthcare setting

• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities

• Excellent communication, counseling, and conflict-resolution skills

• Knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid, and insurance processes

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

• Primarily based in a healthcare facility (hospital, long-term care, or rehabilitation center)

• May require occasional travel to community agencies, outreach events, or training sessions

• Full-time position, with potential for evening or weekend hours as needed

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