Social Services Director (MSW,LCSW) - Fruitvale Healthcare Center

SUMMARY

Has administrative authority and accountability for the provision of psychosocial needs of the residents and patients. Acts as a Resident Advocate.

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 the responsibilities of the Social Services department. Confirms employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.

• Collects and assesses data relevant to patients’ psychosocial needs, risk factors for psychosocial deterioration and responses to interventions.

• Implements social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

• Coordinates discharge planning.

• Facilitates advanced directive decision-making process

• Coordinates grievance complaint process.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires the supervision or one or more Social Services Assistant 

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or in a human services field (such as Sociology, Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology and Gerontology) Minumum - LCSW and/or MSW degree strongly preffered.  

• One year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a long term care setting.

** Salary negotiable based on experience and entry qualifications **

The following statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.