Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state of the art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff. Pay Rate: - $55,000 to $67,500 based on licensure and experience! RESPONSIBILITIES: • Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short-term skilled patient and long term care resident • Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee. • Provide services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem-solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs. • Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes • Attends the Medicare Meetings or designate social service designee • Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow up community services, home health referrals and alternative placements, • Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues. • Conducts in-services to educate staff as to the emotional and social needs of residents, and to teach methods for dealing with residents and families. • Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care-related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings. • Maintains departmental records/documentation as required. • Coordinates/updates resident care conference schedule or designate social service designee. • Work with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/reapplication process • Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow-up as directed by Facility Administrator. QUALIFICATIONS: • Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or active social worker license in the state of the facility • Long term care experience preferred or willing to learn • Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living • BS/LSW/MSW required Eastgatespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace