Impact-Driven Social Services Director

The Hilltop at Blue River; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop at Blue River in Kansas City, MO, seeks a compassionate Social Services Director to oversee psychosocial care in our skilled nursing facility and to support residents' emotional, social, and mental well-being.

You will lead psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate discharge planning, advocate for residents' rights, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure dignity and high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare with elderly populations.
• SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with guidelines.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention for residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community services.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate staff and support compliance and survey readiness.

Skills

Compassionate leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Hilltop at Blue River in Kansas City, MO, seeks a compassionate Social Services Director to oversee psychosocial care in our skilled nursing facility and to support residents' emotional, social, and mental well-being.

You will lead psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate discharge planning, advocate for residents' rights, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure dignity and high-quality, person-centered care.