Social Services Director

Luxor Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Butler Rehab and Healthcare Center in Independence, MO seeks a dedicated Social Services Director to lead the social services team and ensure the psycho-social well-being of residents. This role emphasizes ensuring compliant operations and coordinating pre-admission screenings to support families and residents.

The director provides counseling, oversees behavior charting, and maintains a patient-centered approach while navigating state and federal regulations in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Services or related field.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.
• Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the resident's mental and psycho-social needs and provide services to meet these needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific developmental factors in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of care.
• Participate in the pre-admission screening of all potential residents and provide information to residents and families during admissions.
• Coordinate and review behavior charting to ensure an effective plan of care is implemented.
• Provide therapeutic counseling to residents and family members to meet psych-social needs.

Skills

English communication

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Resident care focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Job description

Social Services Director

Butler Rehab and Healthcare Center

Independence, Missouri

Butler Rehab and Healthcare Center, a leading provider of healthcare services, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services Director to lead our social services team. As a Social Services Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring the mental and psycho-social well-being of our residents.

Social Services Director Responsibilities:

• Monitor the resident's mental and psycho-social needs and provide services to meet these needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific developmental factors in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of care
• Participate in the pre-admission screening of all potential residents and provide information to residents and families during admissions
• Coordinate and review behavior charting to ensure an effective plan of care is implemented
• Provide therapeutic counseling to residents and family members to meet psych-social needs

Social Services Director Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Services or related field (or relevant professional experience to the position)
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care
• Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined

Social Services Director Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off

Why Join Us:

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to our residents.