Social Services Director - Long-Term Care Leader

iCare Health Network; Windsor, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and

401(k) Retirement program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Touchpoints at Chestnut is seeking a full-time Social Services Director to oversee the delivery of social work services for all residents, ensuring compliance with CT Public Health Code and state/federal regulations.

The role requires supervision of the Social Services department and contracted staff, direct resident assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to implement psycho-social programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in long-term care providing direct social services required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the facility's Social Services department and contracted staff.
• Conduct face-to-face resident interviews and assessments of cognitive, mood, behavioral status.
• Plan for resident discharges.
• Respond to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys and off-hours issues.
• Direct and supervise delivery of medical social services to residents and families.
• Collaborate on staff training in Residents Rights and Behavioral Health.
• Participate in clinical evaluations and screening of potential admissions.
• Liaise with contracted mental health practitioners and consultants.
• Develop and implement new behavioral and psycho-social programs.

Education

MSW (Master’s Degree in Social Work)

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services

Job description

Touchpoints at Chestnut is seeking a full-time Social Services Director to oversee the delivery of social work services for all residents, ensuring compliance with CT Public Health Code and state/federal regulations.

The role requires supervision of the Social Services department and contracted staff, direct resident assessments, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to implement psycho-social programs.