Director of Social Services

Highbridge Healthcare; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden House in Hamden, CT is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the social work program, ensure residents' psychosocial well-being, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

The role emphasizes advocacy, rights protection, discharge planning, and staff education; requires a Master's or Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services, and 1–3 years of healthcare experience. Certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field required.
• 1–3 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Plan and implement a comprehensive Social Services program in compliance with regulations.
• Advocacy: Promote and protect patients' rights, prevent abuse, support self-advocacy.
• Clinical: Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide therapeutic interventions.
• Discharge Planning: Set goals, develop discharge plans, educate families on decisions.

Skills

Advocacy

Psychosocial assessments

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's/Bachelor's in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Director of Social Services

Arden House - Hamden, CT

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Director of Social Services to join our team at Arden House in Hamden, CT. As a Director of Social Services, you will work closely with patients/residents and their families to provide exceptional social work services, ensuring their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. You will lead a comprehensive Social Services program, promote patient/resident rights, and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Administrative: Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Advocacy: Promote and protect patients/residents' rights, prevent and report abuse, and support patients/residents and families in self-advocacy.

• Clinical: Conduct comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments, develop and implement person-centered care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions to address patients'/residents' social, emotional, and psychological needs.

• Discharge Planning: Identify discharge goals, develop and implement discharge plans, and educate patients'/residents' families on health care decision making and advance directives.

• Education: Educate staff, patients'/residents, and families on the role of Social Services, patients'/residents' rights, and community resources.

Requirements:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field required.

• 1-3 years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Additional certifications such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/ or Substance Use preferred.