Social Services Director - Nursing Home jobs in New Orleans, LA

1. Responsible for recruitment, training, evaluation, retention, and disciplinary actions of social services staff members in accordance with Hospital Human Resources policies and procedures;

2. Facilitates social work department functions to be efficient, timely, and effective ensuring that patients’ care needs are met, through the provision of therapy services, discharge planning, and related case management activities;

3. Plans and provides clinical supervision and teaching or as necessary which fosters staff members professional development and increasing social services knowledge base;

4. May provide direct or indirect services to patients, and their families or other caregivers, in accordance with social work standards and ethics;

5. Ensures effective communication between the social services department, staff, and other departments of the organization;

6. Serves as liaison between the organization and external community agencies and facilities;

7. May participate in organizational marketing and other community relations activities as requested;

8. Attends unit meetings and in-services.

Assist Unit Social Workers or Counselors, assuring proper documentation and clarification. Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,400.02 - $5,809.15 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Psych: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person