Director of Social Services, LSW

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (TNRC) in Lincoln NE is currently seekinga Full Time Director of Social Services.

The Director of Social Services works with hospital discharge planners and the community to coordinate admissions for the care center to assist in maintaining occupancy at an optimal level. Manages overall operations of the Social Services department in accordance with all state and federal regulations. Assists the Resident Care department in meeting the needs of the residents families and staff relating to the social services provided at Eventide.

Ideal Candidate:

Must hold a Bachelors degree in Social Work by an accredited college or university.
Previous healthcare social work experience required preferably in long-term care.
Must hold a current Licensed Social Worker license in the state of NE.
Must be in good standing in all states in which licensure is or was held.

Essential Job Duties:

Manages overall daily operations of the Social Services and Admissions departments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinates implements and evaluates entire admission process. Completes all necessary documentation according to federal state and local rules and regulations.
Ensures all screening processes for the campus respective state are completed for admissions to the care center.
Participates in marketing and is available to provide more detailed information on Eventides continuum of care to prospective clients and families.
Provides information counseling referrals orientation and education for staff residents families and the community and is available as a resource to other providers and interested parties as needed and requested.
Acts as a facility resource to provide intervention with difficult resident and family issues.
Coordinates and facilitates resident care conferences including initially quarterly significant changes as needed and at the point of discharge.
Ensures Social Services charting and documentation is completed according to federal state local and facility policies and procedures.
Assist in the planning of resident care services as they apply to the psychosocial needs of the residents and families.
In conjunction with resident care team assesses the appropriate placement of current residents on individual units.
Participates in meetings to further enhance the facilities social services program.
Provides guidance and supervision to facility social workers including evaluation process.
Continually updates knowledge base and skills by attending in-services continuing education programs and staff meetings. Serves on committees as requested.
In conjunction with the home office updates Social Services policies and procedures as needed.
Assesses community placement needs and works with clinical leadership as needed to choose potential applicants for care center admission.

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Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (TNRC) in Lincoln NE is currently seekinga Full Time Director of Social Services.The Director of Social Services works with hospital discharge planners and the community to coordinate admissions for the care center to assist in maintaining occupancy at an op...