Social Services Director

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth & development

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Newport Rehabilitation of Cascadia seeks a Social Services Director to advocate for residents and ensure their best interests are observed while assisting with remedies. The role involves coordinating care, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team in a Newport, OR facility.

The position requires a social work degree and an active SW license, with post-acute or skilled nursing experience preferred, and a valid driver’s license. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work.
• LCSW, LSW, or MSW license required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in post-acute/ skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and communicate findings to the nurse.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan person-centered interventions.
• Maintain clinical documentation for social work referrals.
• Coordinate referral services for residents and families.
• Provide information on community services to residents and families.
• Serve as liaison between residents and community agencies.
• Collaborate with staff to develop the total care plan and participate in conferences.
• Assist in discharge planning and post-discharge needs.
• Coordinate medication review to minimize dose where appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Description

Social Services Director

Status: Full-Time

Newport Rehabilitation of Cascadia - 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

Visit us at www.NewportRehabilitation.com

The responsibility of the Social Services Director is to act as an advocate for the residents. The Social Services Manager protects vulnerable residents and ensure that their best interest is observed and helps them to find remedies to their situation.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans person-centered intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical documentation on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and coordinates referral services for residents/patients and families/caregivers regarding resident’s/patient’s practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to residents/patients or families/caregivers regarding community agencies and other available services.
• Serves as liaison between residents/patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with facility co-workers to support resident/patient care.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences for residents/patients referred to social services, as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to residents’/patients’ health problems.
• Establishes behavior monitoring and interventions to provide quality care to resident and reduce/alleviate necessity of medication use.
• Addresses resident behaviors to prevent harm to themselves or others.
• Actively participates in discharge planning and advises on issues relating to resident’s/patient’s practical and enviro mental needs post-discharge.
• Coordinates medication review regimen to determine gradual dose reduction to the lowest possible dose.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work.

Licenses/Certification

• LCSW, LSW, or MSW license required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Experience

• Experience in post-acute/ skilled nursing preferred.

We’re committed to supporting our team’s well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Financial protection, including life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
• Career growth & development with opportunities to expand your skills and advance professionally.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work in a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional patient care, teamwork, and collaboration.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

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