SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Company: Genesis Healthcare Services
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment that enables our patients to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life. In this role, you will plan, develop, organize, evaluate and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees.Responsibilities include:Collaborates with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence and psychological well-beingMaintains good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and planAssures a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.Educates patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resourcesProvides therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility and to address behavior or mood problemsDSS5Other InfoPosition Type: Full TimePay Target: $35 - $42 per hourJob City: Los AngelesRequisition Number: 505523Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively "Genesis") has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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