Licensed Social Worker Director (LSW)

Genesiscareers; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Discounts

Travel Discounts

Wireless Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Virtual Health Care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

Genesiscareers in Kennebunk, ME, is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department in a nursing center, ensuring the highest quality of psychosocial care and preserving patient dignity. You will plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the department’s operations in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and all applicable state and federal guidelines.

You may supervise a staff of up to two employees and will collaborate with social services staff, the

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

• Lead and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and applicable guidelines.
• Supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.
• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote patient rights, dignity and well-being.
• Ensure comprehensive psychosocial assessments for each patient identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Educate patients and families regarding rights, responsibilities, care decisions and community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support transition and adjustment to a nursing center.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

• Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members

• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $28.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr.