Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director (FT)

Description Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state of the art skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well‑being of residents, families and staff. Pay Rate $55,000 to $67,000 based on licensure and experience. Responsibilities Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short‑term skilled patient and long‑term care resident Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee Provide services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem‑solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs Assist in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes Attend the Medicare Meetings or designate social service designee Coordinate discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow‑up community services, home health referrals, and alternative placements Act as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues Conduct in‑services to educate staff as to the emotional and social needs of residents, and to teach methods for dealing with residents and families Attend administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care‑related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings Maintain departmental records/documentation as required Coordinate/updates resident care conference schedule or designate social service designee Work with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/reapplication process Provide Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow‑up as directed by Facility Administrator Qualifications Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or active social worker license in the state of the facility Long‑term care experience preferred or willing to learn Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living BS/LSW/MSW required EEO Statement Stonespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr