Social Services Director - Patient Care Leader

Paradigm Healthcare; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Riverstone (Missouri City, TX) seeks a Director of Social Services to assist the Administrator in directing the Social Services Department. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards while aiming for optimal patient quality outcomes.

The position involves policy development, interdepartmental coordination, resident assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with community agencies to meet residents’ needs and protect their rights.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as a Social Worker in the state.
• An associate degree in a human services field or related social services experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a human services field in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing social service programs.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan social services.
• Develop and maintain rapport with intra-department personnel and outside community agencies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree in human services or related field

Active Social Work license (LMSW/LCSW) or eligible

Job description

Paradigm Healthcare in Riverstone (Missouri City, TX) seeks a Director of Social Services to assist the Administrator in directing the Social Services Department. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards while aiming for optimal patient quality outcomes.

The position involves policy development, interdepartmental coordination, resident assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with community agencies to meet residents’ needs and protect their rights.