What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director-Skilled Nursing position at The Oaks of Clearwater?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Services Director specializing in Skilled Nursing facilities to lead our social work team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of geriatric care, end-of-life support, and community resource coordination, ensuring that residents and their families receive compassionate, ethical, and effective social services. This leadership role involves overseeing patient assessments, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient outcomes and quality of life. The Social Services Director will play a vital role in fostering a supportive environment aligned with clinical ethical guidelines and social work practice standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the social services department by developing policies and procedures that adhere to regulatory standards such as HIPAA and Medicare requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs, including mental health counseling, behavioral therapy, and addiction counseling when appropriate.
- Coordinate discharge planning efforts to ensure seamless transitions from hospital or inpatient settings to skilled nursing or community care environments.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop individualized care plans that incorporate hospice care, end-of-life support, and dementia or Alzheimer's care strategies.
- Manage medical documentation and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, clinical counseling, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing tailored to diverse patient populations, including geriatric patients and individuals with disabilities.
- Establish strong connections with community resources to support patients’ social needs, including assisted living options, home & community care services, and mental health programs.
- Oversee staff training on social work practice standards, medical terminology, ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), and other relevant clinical guidelines.
Skills
- Extensive experience working with geriatric patients in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
- Proficiency in clinical research methodologies related to behavioral health, dementia care, PTSD Care, and post-acute care.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9/ICD coding systems, Medicare regulations, and healthcare documentation practices.
- Expertise in crisis management, inpatient experience, hospice & palliative medicine, and home & community-based services.
- Ability to conduct diagnostic evaluations and case management for individuals with complex health needs or disabilities.
- Skilled in outpatient and clinic experience involving individual/group counseling sessions within diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Familiarity with assisted living environments, inpatient facilities, nursing homes, and research protocols related to senior care.
- Excellent client communication skills complemented by the ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and clinical ethical guidelines.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate leadership in skilled nursing social services—supporting residents' well-being through expert guidance and community engagement!
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000