Social Services Director, LSW

In the Social Service Director role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being.

• Identifying the need for medically related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• The Social Services Director will complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment. The Social Services Director will also contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the care plan.
• Directing the Social Services department includes overseeing preadmission services for inbound residents
• The Social Services Director will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care.
• The Social Services Director is responsible for overseeing the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.

All facilities must provide medically related social services to residents. It is not required that a qualified social worker necessarily provide all of these services, except as required by State law. The regulations do not require a Social Worker when a facility has equal to or less than 120 beds.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• License Social Worker License in required state.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Free Life Insurance

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, we invite you to apply for the position at Journey Healthcare. Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.

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