What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK position at Philosophy Care?
The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a skilled nursing facility located on the eastern end of Long Island. We are looking for a devoted and caring Director of Social Work for our diverse population to join our team!
In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan.
The primary purpose of the position is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, evaluating, and directing the overall process of the social services department.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and/or improve resident’s ability to control everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
- Interview resident/families to identify the resident’s individual social and emotional needs
- Develop and revise written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each need
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Refer resident to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide for the services or needs of the resident
- Provide a positive image of the facility to all residents and family members\
- Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, personal funds, advance directives, etc.
- Oversee the grievance program
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Long Term Care/ Subacute Experience a plus
- Demonstrate competence in management and leadership skills
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations
We are proud of our multidisciplinary team and the care that is provided to our residents at The Hamptons Center. We look forward to receiving your resume.