Director of Social Services & Patient Advocacy

Vista Del Sol; Turlock (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Vista Del Sol seeks a Social Services Director to plan, develop, organize and evaluate the overall operations of our Social Services Department in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and federal, state and local guidance.

The role requires collaboration with social services staff, interdisciplinary teams, administration, and nursing to promote patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.

Responsabilidades

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

Descrição da vaga

Vista Del Sol seeks a Social Services Director to plan, develop, organize and evaluate the overall operations of our Social Services Department in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and federal, state and local guidance.

The role requires collaboration with social services staff, interdisciplinary teams, administration, and nursing to promote patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.