Social Services Director - Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Overview
Social Services Director
Status:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Wage:
$35 - $46/hour DOE
Location:
Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
Apply at:
www.teamavamere.com
Responsibilities
Identifies residents' emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs and ensures that comprehensive care plans are in place and up to date
Works with the interdisciplinary team to identify discharge plans, barriers, and needs in order to effectively coordinate a safe discharge from the facility
Communicates with residents, families, community providers and programs, and any other parties, on a consistent and timely basis
Acts as the resident advocate by ensuring that their resident rights are upheld and that all parties are acting in the best interest of the resident
Coordinates with community support services such as home health, hospice, and durable medical services to ensure that residents have the supports and services they need post-discharge
Arranges for provision of ancillary services for residents while they are in the facility
Coordinates and conducts regular care conferences with residents and families as well as other meetings as needed
Monitors residents' mood and behaviors, creates behavioral support plans as appropriate, and assists residents in seeking mental health supports and services if needed
Works with insurance companies and other payors to ensure payment for skilled nursing and/or long-term care services and issues non-coverage notices on behalf of Medicare and insurance companies
Assists patients and families in applying for Medicaid services, including spend downs
Assists patients and families in finding appropriate placement in outside facilities following discharge from Avamere facilities
Acts as the point person and record keeper for grievance and lost items
Assists patients in obtaining clothing and other personal items as needed
Participates in facility quality assurance program and other meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A bachelor\'s degree in social work or a related field highly preferred.
Experience working with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems
2 - 5 years of experience in social services in a skilled nursing facility or other similar health care setting. One year must be in a SNF.
Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Status:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Wage:
$35 - $46/hour DOE
Location:
Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
Apply at:
www.teamavamere.com
Responsibilities
Identifies residents' emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs and ensures that comprehensive care plans are in place and up to date
Works with the interdisciplinary team to identify discharge plans, barriers, and needs in order to effectively coordinate a safe discharge from the facility
Communicates with residents, families, community providers and programs, and any other parties, on a consistent and timely basis
Acts as the resident advocate by ensuring that their resident rights are upheld and that all parties are acting in the best interest of the resident
Coordinates with community support services such as home health, hospice, and durable medical services to ensure that residents have the supports and services they need post-discharge
Arranges for provision of ancillary services for residents while they are in the facility
Coordinates and conducts regular care conferences with residents and families as well as other meetings as needed
Monitors residents' mood and behaviors, creates behavioral support plans as appropriate, and assists residents in seeking mental health supports and services if needed
Works with insurance companies and other payors to ensure payment for skilled nursing and/or long-term care services and issues non-coverage notices on behalf of Medicare and insurance companies
Assists patients and families in applying for Medicaid services, including spend downs
Assists patients and families in finding appropriate placement in outside facilities following discharge from Avamere facilities
Acts as the point person and record keeper for grievance and lost items
Assists patients in obtaining clothing and other personal items as needed
Participates in facility quality assurance program and other meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A bachelor\'s degree in social work or a related field highly preferred.
Experience working with electronic medical records and computer documentation systems
2 - 5 years of experience in social services in a skilled nursing facility or other similar health care setting. One year must be in a SNF.
Knowledgeable of the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Kaiser and private insurances.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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