Licensed Director of Social Work - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At FutureCare, our Director of Social Work play a critical role in advocating for our residents and improve access to health care services provided within our FutureCare facilities. They provide support through crisis intervention and promote good health and wellbeing for our residents. We provide Clinical Supervision to ensure that FutureCare standards and quality are delivered at the highest level of competency.

 

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

 

***Sign-On Bonus $7,500 plus Flexible Schedule Options!***

 

***Competitive Pay $78k - 88k /yr***

 

Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

 

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise medically related social services provided by the facility’s staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Supervise programs designated to the Social Work Department
• Participate in daily meetings with the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents, their families, and significant others as necessary in coping with the effects of illness, disability, treatments and stay in the facility
• Address advance directives and assists in the determination of the appropriate medical decision maker
• Provide individual, family and group services designed to maximize psychosocial well-being
• Promote actions by staff members that maintain or enhance each resident’s rights and dignity in full recognition of each resident’s individuality
• Assist in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care for residents
• Provide support and grief counseling as indicated.
• Oversee and coordinate the process of discharge planning to all other settings

Qualifications

• Must have either a bachelor’s degree (required) and/or master’s degree (highly preferred) in Social Work
• Must possess a current valid Maryland Social Work license
• Must have prior experience in a skilled nursing and Long-Term Care environment 
• Management experience in an interdisciplinary setting is preferred
• The ability to lead and develop the department and its staff members
• The ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills to appropriately relate to residents, their families, and community agency personnel
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines and proven ability handling distractions well
• Ability to navigate and provide detailed documentation in an electronic health record system

Equal Opportunity Employer 

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.