Social Services Director: Patient Advocate Leader

Life Care Centers of America; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a Social Services Director to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Social Services department to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires active licensure in the relevant state, with a Bachelor's degree needed for facilities with 120 beds or more, and two years of health care social work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Bachelor's degree required for facilities with 120+ beds.
• Two years of health care social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the Social Services department.
• Act as patient advocate and ensure patient rights are respected.
• Maintain documentation and charting in accordance with laws and standards.
• Coordinate with staff and external agencies to support patient social needs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise social services staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and confidentiality requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a Social Services Director to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Social Services department to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires active licensure in the relevant state, with a Bachelor's degree needed for facilities with 120 beds or more, and two years of health care social work experience is preferred.