Social Services Director I — Compassionate Leadership

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

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.