Licensed Social Services Director - Genesis Healthcare : Job Details

The Social Services Director oversees the operation of the nursing center Social Services Department according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care for specialty practice. This position is responsible for fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. This climate shall provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. - May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff. - Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity. - Assures that a psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. - Ensures that pati...Social Services, Director, Licensed, Healthcare, Patient