Director of Social Services
About The Position
Carriage Hill Bethesda Rehab and Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Director of Social Work to oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department. The department helps residents attain or maintain their highest practicable well-being by identifying medically related social service needs and ensuring services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations. The Director facilitates safe transitions back into the community, guided by residents’ or representatives’ wishes, safety, and clinical recommendations. This may include arranging a return to a prior living arrangement, identifying a new discharge location based on residents’ assets and needs, or assisting with a transition to another skilled nursing facility or long-term care nursing home when appropriate. The Director collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on clinical discharge planning, community-based services, and follow-up care. Carriage Hill Bethesda describes its environment as collaborative, diverse, and focused on professional excellence, compassionate resident care, growth, and customer service. The position is full-time and includes competitive pay commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field, including sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
- At least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Must be licensed.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects; standing for long periods; walking, bending, and stretching.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department.
- Identify residents’ needs for medically related social services and ensure services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Facilitate residents’ safe transitions back into the community, taking into account resident or representative wishes, safety, and clinical recommendations.
- Assist with transitions to residents’ prior living arrangements or identify and arrange new discharge locations based on residents’ assets and needs.
- Assist with lateral transitions to another skilled nursing facility or transitions to a long-term care nursing home when appropriate.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify clinical discharge planning needs and arrange community-based services and follow-up care.
Benefits
- Seven holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with immediate enrollment and employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
