Director of Social Work
Company: Optalis Healthcare
Location: Grosse Pointe
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Director of Social WorkJob Summary:Under the supervision of the
Administrator, the Director of Social Services is responsible for
the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of
the Social Services program in accordance with current, federal,
state regulations, industry best practices and uphold NASW
standards. Leads Social Work and Case Management staff in providing
medially relates social services that assist the residents to
attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and
psychosocial well-being, navigating the health care system.
Responsible for coordination of discharge planning and case
managementEssential Job Duties & Responsibilities:Guides facility
staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of
residents' rights.Demonstrates management skills sufficient to
oversee the organization of department staff, to allocate resources
and to supervise interdisciplinary cooperation in the planning and
implementation of individual resident plans of care.Responsible for
implementation of Social Work & Case Management initiatives and
training of policies and procedures that govern social services.
Demonstrates working knowledge and ability to interpret and
implement facility policies and procedures to staff. Demonstrates
working knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision
of care and services in nursing facilitiesAssists in developing,
implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance
program.Prepares for the long-term care survey. Interacts with
State surveyors.Maintains open and trust-building relationships
with resident family members, responding professionally and
promptly to any requests or concerns.Demonstrates assessment skills
sufficient to evaluate residents' behavior, to collect data and to
evaluate psychosocial needs, risk factors for psychosocial
deterioration and residents' responses to interventions. Performs
administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and
reports, including MDS and care plans.Able to interpret and explain
resident behavior to staff in a way that fosters understanding,
facilitates treatment and respect for resident rights and minimizes
use of chemical and physical restraints.Provides or arranges for
social work or other mental health counseling services as need to
attain or maintain highest practicable mental and psycho-social
well-being.Record progress notes in the clinical record including
subjective findings, objective symptoms, observations of behavior,
interventions provided to resident and resident's responses to
interventionsAble to implement social service interventions that
achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social
supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality
of life.Audits clinical records of residents on a regular basis to
monitor resident responses to care and treatment and to identify
concerns regarding resident rights.Required
Skills/Abilities:Customer Service Expectations Management
Communication Skills Team Player Reliability & Accountability
Functional Knowledge & Learning Creative Problem Solving Conflict
ResolutionPersonal Attributes Negotiating skills Ability to
influence others Time Management skills Adaptability & Change
Management skills Planning and Organization skills
Integrity/ethical standards Analytical Results-orientedSupervisory
Responsibilities:Responsible for social service and case management
staff performance, recruitment, retention, orientation, training
and development.Ensures sufficient staffing to meet resident needs
and regulations.Proactively maintains effective employee relations
and engagement to achieve business objectives and positive morale.
Assist with development and facilitate communication plan & key
roles to all management & employeesMaintain regular meetings with
key management and project teams to review status, issues &
innovations Uses appropriate strategies, processes, tools and
sources to engage and motivate employeesDisplays ability to bring
others together for a common purpose and objective in positive
manner to achieve desired resultsPerforms other related duties as
assigned.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
Master's Degree, preferredCurrent, unencumbered Social Worker
License to practice in the State being employedTwo years'
experience in a health care setting, rehabilitation or long-term
care environment preferredOne year of management experience
preferred#GPW
Keywords: Optalis Healthcare, Detroit , Director of Social Work, Executive , Grosse Pointe, Michigan
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