Resident-Centered Director of Social Services

IntegriNurse; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Social Services. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support residents and families, guiding care plans and advocacy. The role emphasizes counseling, advance directives, and coordination with nursing and medical services.

The position offers benefits including generous health insurance, weekly pay, PTO, and career growth opportunities in a large post-acute system.

Qualifications

• Must possess a college degree.
• Bachelor's in social work preferred.
• 2 Years’ experience in a long-term care facility.
• LSW, BSW in the state of Massachusetts.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for resident wishes; attends care plan and Medicare meetings.
• Assists residents and families with adjusting to illness via counseling and care plans.
• Assists with advance directive planning with nursing and medical services.
• Completes documentation per federal and state guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Counseling

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's in psychology or related field

Masters or better

Bachelor's in social work preferred

Job description

Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Social Services. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support residents and families, guiding care plans and advocacy. The role emphasizes counseling, advance directives, and coordination with nursing and medical services.

The position offers benefits including generous health insurance, weekly pay, PTO, and career growth opportunities in a large post-acute system.