Social Services Director

Overview:

At Sinking Spring Nursing Rehab, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

We offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles that enable our patients and residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
• Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.
• Avoid conflicts of interest while maintaining good working relationships with center employees.
• Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.
• Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000