Director of Social Services — Elevate Patient Well-Being

Genesis; Orono (ME); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Résumé du poste

Genesis in Orono, Maine is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department in our long-term care community. You will oversee psychosocial assessments, care planning, and staff supervision, ensuring care that respects dignity and independence while adhering to NASW ethics and applicable regulations.

This position offers a collaborative, supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful interaction with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services is required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
• Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.
• Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.
• Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Description du poste

Genesis in Orono, Maine is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department in our long-term care community. You will oversee psychosocial assessments, care planning, and staff supervision, ensuring care that respects dignity and independence while adhering to NASW ethics and applicable regulations.

This position offers a collaborative, supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful interaction with residents and families.