Admissions / Social Services Director - Summerford Health and Rehab

ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR SUMMARY

Manages facility's census by opening and maintaining accounts with insurers, community organizations and hospitals that generate resident admissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out Admissions Office responsibilities.
• Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Develops and executes strategies to maximize admissions of residents requiring a sub-acute level of care including regular contact with potential referral sources including hospitals, physicians, insurers, case management companies and health care agencies.
• Conducts admission screening of potential residents, determines level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage, as appropriate.
• Coordinates clinical and financial approval process.
• Coordinates admissions with appropriate departments and staff.
• Assists in marketing services to the managed care industry. Participates in contract closings and price negotiations with insurance companies, as assigned.
• Regularly contacts local community agencies to generate a positive image and encourage word-of-mouth referral activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current regulations governing Medicare / Medicaid and private insurance company reimbursement processes.
• Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

SOCIAL WORKER SUMMARY

Provides services to respond to the emotional needs of Residents and their family members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

As part of admission process, meets with the Resident and family to review policies on advanced directives, Resident rights and discrimination. Conducts and documents a social services evaluation, including identification of Resident problems/needs and arranges fro appropriate social services. Helps residents and their families (in their social, racial, ethnic, and cultural context) cope with the immediate effects of the decision to move to the facility. Implements social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health (otherwise use Job Code 145 — Social Services Assistant)

One year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a long-term or sub-acute health care setting.

Current Social Work license in the state.

• Must be familiar with medical terminology.
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• Must be proficient with use of personal computer.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the Admissions/Social Service staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. Completes annual evaluations for potential merit increases for direct reports.