Social Services Director – Skilled Nursing

Heritage Manor Care; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a dedicated Director of Social Services to lead the resident psychosocial program, oversee admissions and discharge procedures, and ensure holistic well-being for residents.

You will supervise social services staff, participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and coordinate care plans while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation/Counseling or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in skilled nursing setting.
• SSD Certification; management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and discharge procedures.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Care conferences; supervise social services implementation and documentation.
• Interview new residents and assess psychosocial condition.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings; provide information on residents' psychosocial status and discharge prospects.
• Chart social service information in residents' charts; oversee psychoactive committee review with Nursing Director.
• Assist with discharge planning for homeward-bound residents; provide counseling referrals to outside agencies as needed.

Skills

Management Experience

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a dedicated Director of Social Services to lead the resident psychosocial program, oversee admissions and discharge procedures, and ensure holistic well-being for residents.

You will supervise social services staff, participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and coordinate care plans while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes for residents and families.