Licensed Social Worker Director (LSW)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual health care access

Job summary

Genesis in Kennebunk, ME, seeks a Director of Social Services to oversee the Social Services department in a nursing center. You will ensure psychosocial assessments, patient rights advocacy, and coordinated care across the interdisciplinary team while promoting independence and dignity for residents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services and state-appropriate licensure. Leadership, collaboration, and a patient-centered approach are essential as you guide staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services is 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 patient rights, dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Maintain good relationships with center employees; meet with administration and nursing staff to plan.
• Ensure a comprehensive psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
• Educate patients and families about rights and responsibilities, healthcare decision making/advance directives, problem solving, and community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients cope with transition to a nursing center and address behavior or mood problems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

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 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate 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.