Full Time Position

Fitchburg Healthcare is currently seeking a Director of Social Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Social Services will provide social services to our residents which may include: Admission process, facility adjustment, psychosocial needs, resident grievances, family grievances, MDS assessments, counseling, IDCP meetings, care plans, discharge planning, facilitate discharge procedures, mass health applications, policies and procedures, federal and state compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews new residents, compiles information, and prepares social histories containing pertinent financial, educational, and psychosocial data. Identifies ordinary/unique needs of the resident.
• Goes over Resident Rights with all new admissions; ensures admission agreement completion.
• Ensures resident adjustment to rehabilitation or long-term care by performing psychological screenings, initial plan of care, introduction to services and procedures and completing all necessary paperwork including MDS.
• Collaborates with families, Business Office and Medicare/Medicaid as a liaison to assist residents with applications and qualification for sub-acute/long-term financial assistance.
• Schedules interdisciplinary team meetings with medical staff, residents and family members in order to plan care and resolve concerns. Write reports and ensures implementation.
• Demonstrate understanding and provide guidance and counseling to residents and their families on diverse issues ranging from grief and loss to acceptance and coping with changes in living arrangements.
• Coordinating discharge services - planning and acquisition of appropriate follow up care including: medical equipment, nursing care and rehabilitation therapies.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations for annual survey.
• Continues communication with all Department Heads to ensure all resident's concerns are addressed.
• Attend and participate in the monthly QAPI meetings, UR meetings, morning meetings and prepare reports accordingly.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with community service agencies to provide social, educational, and rehabilitative services for residents.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Long Term Care, 3 years minimum
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field
• Social Work licensure required, MSW preferred
• Customer service oriented

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical through BCBS
• FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Other Perks:

• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
• Six Flags discounts

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

At Next Step Healthcare, we are driven to provide each of our patients with an experience that exceeds their expectations. Whether you are a short-term patient with rehabilitation needs after a hospital stay or a long-term patient with chronic and complex care needs, our skilled nursing facilities are designed to offer personalized healthcare.

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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