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Director of Social Services
Director of Social ServicesGreen Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing • Nashville, Tennessee
Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing • Nashville, Tennessee
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Director of Social Services

JOB SUMMARY : The primary purpose of the Director of Social Work position is to provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a subacute short and long term care facility

Director of Social Services JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change of condition and / or annually; create, review and update care plan and progress notes
  • Provide direct psychosocial intervention
  • Assist resident’s family in coping with placement in a skilled nursing facility, physical illness, disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process
  • Work with the resident, family and other team members to plan discharge.
  • Attend and document resident counsel meetings
  • Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state / federal laws.
  • Must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a short and long-term care environment.
  • Will work cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.

Director of Social Services JOB REQUIREMENTS : Education

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field such as, social services, sociology, psychology, special education, or rehabilitative counseling.
  • Masters in Social Work Preferred

    • Director of Social Services Experience

  • MUST HAVE a minimum of one (1) year of experience in social work in a skilled nursing facility

    • Specific Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
  • Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
  • Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
  • Must be able to communicate policies and procedures, regulations, reports, etc. to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agency personnel.
  • Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people.
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
  • Must be knowledgeable of microcomputers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.
  • Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

    • An Equal Opportunity Employer

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