What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director position at CLC of Ocean Springs LLC?

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY

Manage the medically-related Social Services Program of a facility in accordance with Company policies,

standards of practice and governmental regulations. Ensure the highest possible level of resident

physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

Work with Administrator, consultants, facility staff and family members in meeting identified

medically-related social needs.

Investigate case situations and present information to Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist and

other members of health team, on patient’s family and social background pertinent to diagnosis

and treatment (Care Planning).

Interpret psychiatric treatment to patient’s family and help to reduce fear and other attitudes

obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.

Serve as link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.

Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items

dental care, eye care, hearing services, mobility services).

Making referrals and obtaining services from outside entities (talking books, absentee ballots,

wheelchair transportation, and other community resources).

Maintain facility waiting list.

Help patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjustment leading to and

following discharge.

Administer Advance Directive program.

Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings

Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or in a human services field including but not limited to

sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology

1 years’ experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

1-2 years’ experience in long term care experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outgoing and energetic personality.

Ability to multi-task while being detail-oriented.

Intermediate computer skills.

Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

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