[9797] Social Services Director

Full Spectrum Search Group•Mission Viejo, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Full Spectrum Search Group is recruiting a Social Services Director for a newly built, high-end skilled nursing facility in Mission Viejo, CA. This facility is backed by a respected California CCRC operator and is looking for an experienced SNF social services leader who can independently manage the department, maintain a consistent onsite presence, and serve as a resource for residents, families, the interdisciplinary team, and admissions partners. The Social Services Director will lead the social services function, manage the full scope of SNF social services responsibilities, and partner closely with nursing, rehabilitation, admissions, and facility leadership. This role requires a hands-on practitioner who can maintain strong follow-through through admissions, care planning, discharge, and resident or family escalations. The successful candidate will have the judgment and presence to run the department independently, especially in a setting without dedicated social services support. Full-time onsite availability and dependable attendance are essential.

Requirements

Proven Social Services Director or comparable social services leadership experience in a skilled nursing setting.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage SNF social services responsibilities without relying on dedicated direct support.
Strong working knowledge of psychosocial assessments, care planning, discharge planning, resident rights, and skilled nursing compliance expectations.
Experience partnering with admissions and interdisciplinary teams on resident transitions, family communication, and discharge barriers.
Sound judgment, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to remain organized when priorities shift.
A consistent, reliable full-time onsite work history and the ability to maintain a dependable schedule in Mission Viejo, CA.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Mission Viejo or broader Orange County skilled nursing market is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the skilled nursing facility's social services department and oversee day-to-day psychosocial support for residents and families.
Complete and maintain psychosocial assessments, care plans, discharge planning documentation, and required social services records.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, activities, and other facility departments.
Partner with admissions to support smooth resident transitions, identify psychosocial needs early, and coordinate appropriate resources.
Guide residents and families through care transitions, discharge options, resident rights concerns, financial or facility resource needs, and complex family dynamics.
Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and facility resources as appropriate.
Support compliance with CMS requirements, California skilled nursing regulations, resident rights standards, and facility policies.
Address resident, family, and interdisciplinary concerns promptly, escalating issues appropriately and maintaining clear communication with the Administrator.
Maintain an organized, responsive social services operation that supports census flow, discharge readiness, and a positive resident and family experience.