Social Services Director

Brickyard Healthcare • Richmond, IN

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About The Position

The Social Services Director assists in identifying and addressing 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 supports residents’ adjustment to long-term or sub-acute care, develops and maintains social assessments and care plans, evaluates resident needs and staff approaches, and assists residents and families with discharge and placement planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Currently licensed as a 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.

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 upon each new resident’s 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 addressing residents’ problems, needs, or concerns.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of staff approaches and assess changes in residents’ mental and psychosocial status.
• 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 families with discharge and placement planning.

Benefits

• Excellent pay with multiple incentives.
• Health benefits with three health plan options and no waiting period for enrollment.
• Delta Dental coverage.
• VSP Vision coverage.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Disability, critical illness, accident, and legal coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education reimbursement of up to $7,500 per year.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager