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Social Services Director
Heritage Plaza Nursing Center
Texarkana, TX
Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is hiring a Social Services Director. A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Social Services Director, we have the opportunity for you.
As the Social Services Director at Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX, you will be a member of the facility's interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker participates in care planning and coordinates referrals to other healthcare providers and facilitates the development of resident discharge plans. The Social Worker also coordinates self-governing resident and family councils.
Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.
At Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates all admissions to the facility. This includes re-admissions, room moves, and patient inquires.
- Coordinates all discharges. Discharge plans should be written and include involvement with family and community services, as appropriate.
- May be required to coordinate resident and family member grievances and acts as the resident advocate, when necessary.
Social Worker Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work required
- Current Social Worker License from the State of practice
- At least one year of supervised experience in a healthcare setting working directly with clients/residents; skilled nursing facility experience preferred
- Ability to plan, organize and implement social service programs for residents with varying needs
- Current knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to social work in long-term care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
