Director of Social Work

Director of Social Work

Skilled nursing of Bensalem is looking to hire for the director of Social Work position

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
• Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual
• Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
• Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents
• Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
• Advocates for resident’s best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation
• Performs other related job duties as required as a Director of Social Services

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in social work or human services related major including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehab counseling or special ed
• 1 year in healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervisor social worker who works directly with individuals
• Long Term Care experience

Equal Opportunity Employer