Social Services Director

Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to assess and meet the psychosocial needs of residents in a geriatric/long-term care setting. You will work within NASW ethics and regulatory guidelines to plan and coordinate services and support residents and families.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and advocacy for resident rights. Prior SNF experience is preferred, with state licensure required.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field from an accredited school of social work, required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs; uses MDS to guide care plan.
• Maintains accurate documentation per federal/state regulations and company policy (Directives, MDS, Care Plans, Progress Notes, etc.).
• Supports resident rights and informs about therapeutic alternatives; involves others as appropriate.
• Develops interdisciplinary care plans addressing psychosocial needs and goals.
• Provides therapeutic interventions to support adjustment to long-term care.
• Offers family education and referrals to social service agencies when needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for home care services.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to protect resident rights and well-being; addresses abuse as required.
• Engages residents, families, and staff to promote proactive self-advocacy and quality of life.
• Assists Social Service Director in planning, organizing, and evaluating social service programs.
• Prepares for inspections with Nursing and Administration; supports rapid corrections as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

Licensed in state of practice

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

*Benefits Available for Full-Time employees*

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

We are looking for a Licensed Social Worker who is compassionate and has an innate desire to help people. Lets work together to improve the services that we provide residents!

Your Job Summary

Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, adherence to Federal, State and Local regulations and governing agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from an accredited school of social work, required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs; Completed relevant parts of the minimum data set (MDS); Utilizes the minimum data set to guide the care plan.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal/state regulations, The Company Corporate policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.
• Supports each resident’s/resident’s right to self-determination; Documents resident/resident refusal of services offered; Informs resident/resident of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident/resident about the alternatives.
• Participates in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensures or provides therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Ensures or provides support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Coordinates the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well‑being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self‑advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual resident and those who live and work within the facility and the community.
• Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of this facility.
• Works with Director of Nursing and Administration to prepare for inspection surveys; ability to engage in interviews by inspectors, assist in immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Las Cruces Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.