Social Services Director
Scotlandmanorrehab, Scotland Neck, NC, United States
Social Services Director
Full-Time | Exempt | Department Head
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Director to lead all social services operations within the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and mental health needs are identified and met while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations and professional social work standards. This position is ideal for a strong social services leader who values advocacy, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resident-centered care.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct all Social Services Department operations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and NASW ethical standards
Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and psychosocial well‑being
Complete and oversee psychosocial assessments, care planning, and documentation
Coordinate PASRR processes, advance directives, and resident rights notifications
Oversee discharge planning and coordination with community resources and agencies
Address resident and family grievances and ensure appropriate resolution
Provide support for residents and families during admissions, transfers, and transitions
Coordinate mental health, hospice, and palliative care referrals
Lead social services participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
Maintain survey readiness and participate in surveys, audits, and plans of correction
Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline Social Services staff as needed
Develop and maintain a quality assurance program for Social Services
Provide staff education related to psychosocial needs, resident rights, and abuse prevention
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field required
Master’s degree in Social Work preferred
Minimum three (3) years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Long-term care experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of resident rights, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
Physical Requirements
Office and facility-based work throughout the day
Standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility as needed
Exposure to clinical and resident care environments
Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Why Join Us
Department head role with meaningful resident impact
Opportunity to lead advocacy and psychosocial care initiatives
Collaborative leadership and interdisciplinary environment
Purpose-driven work in a long‑term care setting
Apply today to lead social services with compassion, compliance, and integrity.
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We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Director to lead all social services operations within the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and mental health needs are identified and met while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations and professional social work standards. This position is ideal for a strong social services leader who values advocacy, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resident-centered care.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct all Social Services Department operations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations and NASW ethical standards
Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and psychosocial well‑being
Complete and oversee psychosocial assessments, care planning, and documentation
Coordinate PASRR processes, advance directives, and resident rights notifications
Oversee discharge planning and coordination with community resources and agencies
Address resident and family grievances and ensure appropriate resolution
Provide support for residents and families during admissions, transfers, and transitions
Coordinate mental health, hospice, and palliative care referrals
Lead social services participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
Maintain survey readiness and participate in surveys, audits, and plans of correction
Supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline Social Services staff as needed
Develop and maintain a quality assurance program for Social Services
Provide staff education related to psychosocial needs, resident rights, and abuse prevention
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field required
Master’s degree in Social Work preferred
Minimum three (3) years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Long-term care experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of resident rights, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
Physical Requirements
Office and facility-based work throughout the day
Standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility as needed
Exposure to clinical and resident care environments
Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Why Join Us
Department head role with meaningful resident impact
Opportunity to lead advocacy and psychosocial care initiatives
Collaborative leadership and interdisciplinary environment
Purpose-driven work in a long‑term care setting
Apply today to lead social services with compassion, compliance, and integrity.
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