Social Svcs Dir II PRN HCC

PruittHealth; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Corporation in Brevard, NC seeks a Registered Social Services Coordinator to lead the social services program in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and facility policies.

The role coordinates psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, family meetings, advance directives, and advocacy for residents, ensuring respectful, rights-based care and collaboration with interprofessional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long-term care.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• MSW is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs social services in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Responds to resident behavioral/psychiatric issues with assessments and referrals.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists with advance directives per federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Skills

Social work practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

MSW preferred

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
• Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
• Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
• Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
• Resolves and tracks grievances.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
• Coordinates family council meetings.
• Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology.

For buildings with 120 beds or less: Bachelor’s degree required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients. Previous supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

MSW Preferred

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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