Blythewood - Social Svcs Dir I

PruittHealth•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines, and as directed by the Administrator. The role applies professional social service practices and supports residents’ rights, dignity, individuality, and advocacy. It responds to behavioral and psychiatric issues through assessments, treatment recommendations, and referrals; coordinates discharge planning with residents and families; assists with advance directives; and addresses grievances. The position also performs psychosocial assessments, coordinates family council meetings, and arranges ancillary appointments as necessary. The role participates in center or agency surveys and required reporting, continuing education, and mandatory in-services. It follows compliance and safety procedures, including infection control and fire protection, reports occupational hazards, and performs other related duties as directed. It requires a customer-service orientation, interpersonal skills, and professional, warm, and helpful communication with residents, patients, clients, families, and visitors.

Requirements

For buildings with more than 120 beds, a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, or Psychology.
At least one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting, working directly with patients.
Previous supervisory experience.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with patients, residents, clients, and family members.
Customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct Social Services in accordance with regulations, procedural guidelines, and direction from the Administrator.
Apply standards of professional Social Service work practice.
Respect and promote each resident’s rights, dignity, individuality, and self-determination; advocate for residents’ rights.
Respond to behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations, and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
Coordinate discharge plans with residents and families.
Assist patients and families with advance directives in accordance with federal regulations.
Resolve and track grievances.
Complete psychosocial assessments of residents.
Coordinate family council meetings.
Coordinate ancillary appointments as necessary.
Participate in center or agency surveys, including Licensure/JCAHO surveys, and complete subsequently required reports.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs and mandatory in-services.
Comply with the corporate compliance program and established safety procedures and regulations.
Report job-related functions or tasks involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids.
Communicate professionally and helpfully with residents, patients, clients, families, and visitors, responding to expressed concerns and answering questions when appropriate.
Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor.