Social Services Director I

PruittHealth; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Georgia (Moultrie) is seeking a Social Services Director to coordinate and direct social services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role emphasizes resident rights, advocacy, and psychosocial assessments, with discharge planning and family involvement at the core.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, with a preference for MSW and prior supervisory experience in healthcare or long-term care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field (e.g., Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology).
• For buildings with 120 beds or less: Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs Social Services in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrates rights, dignity and individuality of residents in all interactions.
• Advocates for residents' rights and psychosocial well-being.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and provides treatment recommendations; refers to appropriate mental/behavioral health providers.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field

Bachelor's degree required for buildings with 120 beds or less

Job 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.

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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Primary Location

Georgia-Moultrie

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Sunrise