Social Services Director: Impactful Care Leader

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Prescription drugs

Flexible pay options

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Education assistance

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Richmond is seeking a Social Services Director to lead psychosocial services for residents and families within our long-term care setting. This leadership role emphasizes resident-centered care, team collaboration, and program oversight to ensure quality outcomes.

You will supervise Social Services staff, coordinate assessments, and work with interdisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and resident well-being in a compassionate, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• BSSW or MSSW preferred.
• Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews, and updates care plans and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services (dental, optical, etc.).
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Assists families in coping with skilled nursing placement, illness, and grieving processes.
• Works with the patient, family and team to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff on psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Psychosocial practices

People management

Education

BSSW, MSSW preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Richmond is seeking a Social Services Director to lead psychosocial services for residents and families within our long-term care setting. This leadership role emphasizes resident-centered care, team collaboration, and program oversight to ensure quality outcomes.

You will supervise Social Services staff, coordinate assessments, and work with interdisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and resident well-being in a compassionate, compliant environment.