Social Services Director I

Pruitthealth Corporation; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Social Services Director I to coordinate and direct social services in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and as directed by the Administrator. The role emphasizes resident rights, advocacy and coordination of psychosocial care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, with MSW preferred, and experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field for larger facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required for smaller facilities.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Respect resident rights, dignity and individuality in all interactions.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and provide protection.
• Address behavioral and psychosocial issues; assess and refer to mental health providers.
• Coordinate discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assist with advance directives in line with Federal regulations.
• Respond to and track grievances.
• Complete psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinate family council meetings.
• Arrange ancillary appointments as needed.

Skills

Resident advocacy

Discharge planning

Behavioral health coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

MSW preferred

Job description

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2613527)

Social Services Director I - 2613527

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• 3. Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• 4. Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
• 5. Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• 6. Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• 7. Resolves and tracks grievances.
• 8. Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• 9. Coordinates family council meetings.
• 10. Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology.

For buildings with 120 beds or less: Bachelor’s degree required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients. Previous supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

MSW Preferred.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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