What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions/Social Services Director position at Laurelwood Community Living Center?
Description
We are looking for an Admissions/Social Service Director to 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.
What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!
How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S(Sprint) N(Nature) O(Others) W(Work) S(Self)! We make it SNOW every day!
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Educations 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.
Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
