Director of Social Services: Elevate Resident Well-Being

Genesis; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mountain Ridge Center in New Hampshire is hiring a Director of Social Services to lead the department, ensure psychosocial assessments, and advocate for patient rights and dignity in a nursing center. You will guide policies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services and state licensure as required for long-term care. Competitive benefits and supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Mountain Ridge Center in New Hampshire is hiring a Director of Social Services to lead the department, ensure psychosocial assessments, and advocate for patient rights and dignity in a nursing center. You will guide policies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services and state licensure as required for long-term care. Competitive benefits and supportive environment are provided.