Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director (FT)

Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director (FT) Carespring Health Care Management - 3.4 Loveland, OH Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $67,500 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Record keeping Master of Social Work LSW Social Work License Medicare Bachelor's degree in social work Resident's rights Bachelor of Science Social work Patient advocacy Mid-level Long-term care facility experience Bachelor's degree Discharge planning Client advocacy in social work Social Work Referral coordination Communication skills Community resource coordination Full Job Description This position may not be currently open at one of the Carespring buildings but by applying here, you will be considered when/if a position becomes available based on where the facility of need is located and your listed home address. If you have questions, please contact the recruiter. Come join our team as the Social Services Director - Licensed Social Worker at our state of the art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff. Salary - $55,000 to $67,500 This position may not be currently open at one of the Carespring buildings but by applying here, you will be considered when/if a position becomes available based on where the facility of need is located and your listed home address. If you have questions, please contact the recruiter. Come join our team as the Social Services Director - Licensed Social Worker at our state of the art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short-term skilled patient and long term care resident Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee. Provide services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem-solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs. Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes Attends the Medicare Meetings or designate social service designee Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow up community services, home health referrals and alternative placements, Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues. Conducts in-services to educate staff as to the emotional and social needs of residents, and to teach methods for dealing with residents and families. Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care-related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings. Maintains departmental records/documentation as required. Coordinates/updates resident care conference schedule or designate social service designee. Work with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/reapplication process Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow-up as directed by Facility Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or active social worker license in the state of the facility Long term care experience preferred or willing to learn Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living

BS/LSW/MSW

required Carespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace