Director Social Services

AdamsPlace•West Plains, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Don't miss this great opportunity to join our team as Full Time Director of Social Services at NHC HealthCare West Plains. We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family – oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work from a school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education - preferable MSW, but BSW encouraged to apply
Knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, ad D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances
Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances
MSW preferred, BSW encouraged
Long term care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

1 year Long Term Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implementing a comprehensive social services program that provides support services for patients and families in the center
Demonstrating teamwork characteristics by building a positive team approach
Ensuring the quality of social services rendered by the center
Understanding and abiding by established policies of the health care center and interpret them to concerned parties
Providing direction to department in meeting center's goals and objectives