Social Services Director

Brickyard Healthcare•Newburgh, IN

About The Position

The Social Services Director assists in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional, and psychological needs and supports the continuing development of each resident’s full potential during their stay at the facility. The role helps residents adjust to the long-term or sub-acute care environment, develops and revises resident care plans, evaluates psychosocial needs and staff approaches, and supports discharge and placement planning with residents and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Currently licensed Social Worker, according to the requirements in the state of practice.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of social work experience in a health care delivery system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Orient residents to the long-term or sub-acute care environment and assist with facility adjustment.
Develop a social history, social assessment, and care plan for each new resident upon admission, identifying pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals, and specific actions to address them.
Document progress notes related to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframes.
Implement and periodically review staff approaches that address residents’ problems, needs, or concerns.
Evaluate the effectiveness of staff approaches and changes in residents’ mental and psychosocial assessments.
Revise residents’ plans of care according to their needs.
Actively participate in interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
Assess each resident’s potential for discharge.
Assist residents and their families with discharge and placement planning.