What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Social Services position at NHC HealthCare West Plains?
Position: Director of Social Services
Don't miss this great opportunity to join our team as Full Time Director of Social Services at NHC HealthCare West Plains.
Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family – oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
The qualified applicant for this position should possess:
- Degree in Social Work from a school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education - preferable MSW, but BSW encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, ad D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances
- Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances
- 1 year Long Term Care experience preferred
Position Highlights:
- Implementing a comprehensive social services program that provides support services for patients and families in the center
- Demonstrating teamwork characteristics by building a positive team approach
- Ensuring the quality of social services rendered by the center
- Understanding and abiding by established policies of the health care center and interpret them to concerned parties
- Providing direction to department in meeting center's goals and objectives
- MSW preferred, BSW encouraged
- Long term care experience preferred
Benefits:
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
Work Location:
NHC HealthCare West Plains
211 Davis Drive
West Plains, MO 65775
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/west-plains/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/west-plains/)
EOE
Skills
Preferred- Training - Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Dental Insurance