Director of Social Services & Patient Care

Skilled Healthcare Center; Murfreesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Healthcare Center seeks a Director of Social Services to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department, ensuring medically related emotional and social needs are met for patients. You will guide policies, coordinate with administrators, and stay up-to-date with regulatory standards.

The role involves interviews, discharge planning, and interdepartmental collaboration to maintain quality social services and compliance with federal and state

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the social services department.
• Coordinate policies and procedures with administrators and staff.
• Stay current with federal and state regulations affecting social services.

Responsibilities

• Direct the social service programs for the facility.
• Provide information on Medicare/Medicaid and financial assistance programs.
• Interview patients and families and involve them in planning processes.
• Prepare written and oral reports to the Administrator.
• Coordinate with other departments and community agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Skilled Healthcare Center seeks a Director of Social Services to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department, ensuring medically related emotional and social needs are met for patients. You will guide policies, coordinate with administrators, and stay up-to-date with regulatory standards.

The role involves interviews, discharge planning, and interdepartmental collaboration to maintain quality social services and compliance with federal and state