Licensed Social Worker- Director (LSW)

Genesis Administrative Services • Kennebunk, ME

115d • $27 - $30

About The Position

At Genesis Healthcare, 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. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Master'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.

Responsibilities

• Works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs.
• Provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
• Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.
• Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.
• Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
• Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability as requested by the Social Services Director.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree