Demo

Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2025

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia is looking for an experienced Director of Discharge Planning and Social Services to help residents and families prepare for their transition home. You will directly coordinate the patient's discharge including supplies, transportation, and other services to ensure a safe transition. If you are passionate about helping people and delight in their recovery, we want to talk to you!


We are looking for an energetic and dynamic self-starter with 2 or more years of experience in Discharge Planning and Social Services in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has a history of successful positions involving direct customer service, social services, coordination, and problem-solving, and teamwork. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.


Your day-to-day

  • Research, identify, and arrange external services for residents such as Chaplaincy, Advocates, Responsible Parties, and optimal care environments.
  • Schedule discharge meetings and coordinate home visits, home care, therapy according to resident needs.
  • Directs timely and efficient five-day discharge planning meetings for all newly admitted residents.
  • Assesses patient's support systems and home situation to assist in decision-making regarding discharge plan and needs.
  • Facilitates effective bed management by strategic evaluation and internal arrangement to maximize availability of transitional and extended care services.
  • Meet with and assist residents with social issues such as conflict resolution, problem-solving, and care coordination.
  • Conduct customer satisfaction surveys.

Qualified candidates will have a 4-year degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other human services related degree and at least 1 year of Social Work experience in a healthcare setting.


Why Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center:

We truly believe in creating the BEST patient experience possible by meeting physical, spiritual, and social needs. We are a community of caring. Our commitment to patients and employees include an atmosphere of dignity, respect, and fairness.


  • Competitive salary
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k with a company match

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$219,423 - $248,819
Income Estimation: 
$280,031 - $485,657
Income Estimation: 
$65,603 - $79,560
Income Estimation: 
$68,177 - $89,517
Income Estimation: 
$68,177 - $89,517
Income Estimation: 
$93,085 - $122,815
Income Estimation: 
$93,085 - $122,815
Income Estimation: 
$123,006 - $172,911
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hired Organization Address Norfolk, VA Full Time
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking an Admissions Coordinator. Be the first point-of-...
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hired Organization Address Norfolk, VA Part Time
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center - Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center , a 180 -bed healthcare center in Norfol...
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hired Organization Address Norfolk, VA Full Time
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Central Supply Coordinator. A high-energy perso...
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hired Organization Address Norfolk, VA Full Time
Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Central Supply Coordinator. A high-energy perso...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Discharge Planning/Social Services jobs in the Norfolk, VA area that may be a better fit.

Full time Social Services/Discharge Planning

Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center, Chesapeake, VA

Social Services Director

Portsmouth Health and Rehab, Portsmouth, VA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!