About this opportunity
Outcome HC lists this Licensed Director of Social Work opportunity in mayfield, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Director of Social Worker LSW to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals and families facing various challenges. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapy sessions. Licensed Director of Social Worker will work closely with clients, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care and support.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will lead a team and assist in overseeing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifying the need for medically-related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned residents. The Licensed Director of Social Worker will also contribute to and/or direct/ delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will encourage residents/responsible parties to participate in the development of their care plan, and invite them to care plan meetings accordingly.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will assist with completion of preadmission services for inbound residents, to include participation in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents needs for institutional care and completion of the PASARR Level 1.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care. Licensed Director of Social Worker will also assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will interpret and report the social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/responsible party to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will accurately and completely document social service actions and interactions in each resident’s medical record, and ensure that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will engage in Advance Care Planning for assigned residents upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/resident representative on a regular basis. Licensed Director of Social Worker will ensure that staff members are made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and will assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will assist with facility policy development and annual review in order to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will assist Social Services in ensuring that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident’s Rights and encourage staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. When there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, the Licensed Director of Social Worker will report to the Administrator and assist with reporting to the appropriate State agency, as well as completion of a thorough investigation as assigned.
The Licensed Director of Social Worker will ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, have access to appropriate treatment and resources.
Licensed Director of Social Worker will assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Social Services Department.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Dental and Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Job Transfer and Promotions
Free Parking
Other Standard Benefits
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Who can apply
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