Director of Social Services

Pinnacle Health and Rehab @ Sanford is searching for a caring and compassionate licensed social worker who wants to make an important difference each day in the quality of life for our residents. It is the responsibility of the Director of Social Services to monitor and attend to the social and emotional needs and well-being of each resident.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, evident emotional stability, maturity, patience, moral integrity and compassion. Someone who has the desire to work with and serve the elderly and their families with an understanding of appropriate ethics and confidentiality required in handling of all resident records and personal information as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and awareness of issues related to resident physical and mental safety and well-being.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or human services field including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology.
• Minimum of one year of social service experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
• A Maine license from the Department of Human Services as a Licensed Social Worker, or meet approved Department standards for licensure eligibility.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare requirements and regulations in a healthcare setting preferred.
  
  
  

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