SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Director enables the facility to identify and address patients’ and residents’ medically related social and emotional needs through individual and group social services programming. The role promotes patients’ and residents’ potential during their stay and collaborates with physicians and patients in preparation for discharge. The Director also helps assure patient and resident safety and supports facility policies, regulatory requirements, and residents’ rights.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
Licensed according to state requirements or eligible for licensure.
Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting and/or related healthcare setting.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Develop social histories and prepare a social assessment and care plan for each patient or resident, identifying medically related social and emotional problems and needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contribute to patient and resident care plans.
Establish specific social action plans and realistic goals consistent with each patient’s or resident’s medically related social and emotional needs.
Design and develop social service programs that address patients’ and residents’ medically related social and emotional needs and comply with regulatory guidelines.
Work with the Administrator to interpret and promote patients’ and residents’ rights and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
Provide individual and group assistance to patients, residents, and families during adjustment, crisis, or other times of need.
Orient patients, residents, and families to the facility environment and support their adjustment through individual and group programs.
Complete the Social Services sections (E and F) of the MDS.
Assist with implementation of all RCMS and #13 Advanced Directives.
Coordinate the admissions process for new or returning patients, as needed.
Coordinate discharge planning with staff, patients, residents, and families.
Coordinate social services in-service and educational programs for staff.
Complete required supporting documentation, including progress, intervention, and adjustment notes, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
May identify and promote a family council committee.
Function as a team leader and role model.
Serve on committees as requested by the Administrator.
Review Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures or Abuse Prevention and understand the employee’s responsibility to enforce it.
Assure patient and resident safety.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.