DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Berkshire Healthcare, Malden, MA, United States
Director Of Social Services
Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Home is seeking a Director of Social Services. Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve. Hunt has been caring for families on Boston's north shore since 1976, providing top-quality skilled nursing care in Danvers, MA for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled nursing care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Essential Job Functions: Demonstrates an awareness of a respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services. Assists short term and long-term residents and their families in adjusting to their illness, by dealing with life changes, grief, loss, placement, and depression through counseling and developing resident centered care plans with other members of the Interdisciplinary care team. Assists with advanced directive planning in collaboration with nursing and medical services. Responds to resident and family needs by advocating on behalf of the resident any wishes that are presented. Attends appropriate facility meetings on behalf of the residents such as Care plan meetings, welcome meetings, Medicare meetings, etc.; protects the residents from abuse, neglect and misappropriation of property. Completes documentation per federal and state guidelines and sends required documentation to appropriate agencies and physicians. Assists in ensuring accuracy in census, collaborating with nurse liaison on prospective residents, touring prospective residents/families, and conducting PASAAR screens when appropriate. Meets and welcomes new residents to facility. Educates residents and families regarding financial needs, monitors and assists with insurance verification and transitions of payment options, issues Medicare A & B non-coverage cut letters and collaborates with the business office for issues related to payment. Assists with orientation of new employees as it relates to resident rights. Supervises Social Services team. Hunt has been caring for families on Boston's north shore since 1976, providing top-quality skilled nursing care in Danvers, MA for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled nursing care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Qualifications
Education
Required:
Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Preferred:
Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Experience
Required: 2-5 years: Director of Social Work 3-4 years: Management/Supervisory Experience 2-3 years: Long-term care Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Licensed Social Worker
Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Home is seeking a Director of Social Services. Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve. Hunt has been caring for families on Boston's north shore since 1976, providing top-quality skilled nursing care in Danvers, MA for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled nursing care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Essential Job Functions: Demonstrates an awareness of a respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services. Assists short term and long-term residents and their families in adjusting to their illness, by dealing with life changes, grief, loss, placement, and depression through counseling and developing resident centered care plans with other members of the Interdisciplinary care team. Assists with advanced directive planning in collaboration with nursing and medical services. Responds to resident and family needs by advocating on behalf of the resident any wishes that are presented. Attends appropriate facility meetings on behalf of the residents such as Care plan meetings, welcome meetings, Medicare meetings, etc.; protects the residents from abuse, neglect and misappropriation of property. Completes documentation per federal and state guidelines and sends required documentation to appropriate agencies and physicians. Assists in ensuring accuracy in census, collaborating with nurse liaison on prospective residents, touring prospective residents/families, and conducting PASAAR screens when appropriate. Meets and welcomes new residents to facility. Educates residents and families regarding financial needs, monitors and assists with insurance verification and transitions of payment options, issues Medicare A & B non-coverage cut letters and collaborates with the business office for issues related to payment. Assists with orientation of new employees as it relates to resident rights. Supervises Social Services team. Hunt has been caring for families on Boston's north shore since 1976, providing top-quality skilled nursing care in Danvers, MA for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled nursing care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes. Qualifications
Education
Required:
Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field. Preferred:
Bachelors or better. Masters or better. Experience
Required: 2-5 years: Director of Social Work 3-4 years: Management/Supervisory Experience 2-3 years: Long-term care Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Licensed Social Worker