Licensed Social Services Director (LBSW or LMSW)

Diversicare Madison•Madison, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Diversicare is hiring a full-time Social Services Director for its centers near Madison, Alabama, including Diversicare of Big Springs and Windsor House in Huntsville. The role supports patients and residents through admission, adjustment to nursing home placement, care planning, advocacy, and discharge arrangements. The director works with residents, families, facility staff, healthcare professionals, and outside agencies to identify and address residents’ needs and coordinate appropriate services. The position is part of Diversicare, a provider of post-acute care at 44 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in five states. The company describes its mission as improving every life it touches through exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations, guided by the core values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work.
One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting, working directly with patients and families.
Ability to work with a variety of people in community and nursing home planning situations.
Ability to make decisions concerning procedures based on evaluations and interpretations of case histories.

Nice To Haves

State licensure is strongly preferred.
Healthcare-setting experience is preferred, particularly in a nursing home, hospice, home health, or hospital.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with pre-admission and admission processes and help clients adjust to nursing home placement.
Interview residents and families to gather information about past and present adjustment, behavior, and lifestyle.
Document progress and update plans of care at interdisciplinary care conferences.
Arrange transportation and appointments, and serve as a liaison among departments, residents’ families, and outside agencies.
Assist with placement through individual counseling and group work.
Identify discharge potential and develop discharge plans when clients are admitted.
Arrange post-discharge services and follow-up care.
Assess residents’ emotional, financial, spiritual, educational, and social needs and ensure those needs are addressed by the facility or outside agencies.
Act as a resident and family advocate and ensure residents understand and exercise their rights.
Organize and conduct Family Counsel Meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and facility staff.