Social Services Director I

PruittHealth; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth seeks a Social Services Director I to lead social services for residents in a long-term care setting. You will coordinate psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and resident rights advocacy, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care.

Role requires collaboration with families, medical staff, and external providers to support residents’ well-being and individualized care plans. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related field required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care, with supervisory experience.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• 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.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social work or related field (e.g., Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology)

MSW Preferred

Job description

Job Description - Social Services Director I (2612690)

Social Services Director I - 2612690

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:

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• 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.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• 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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