Director of Social Services - Skilled Nursing

Mission Healthcare at Bellevue is seeking an experienced Social Services Director to join their team.

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide services that meet the social and/or emotional needs affecting the patient’s ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of patient comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide social services to patients in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet patient needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in family and patient activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with patients and families as needed for counseling.
• Counsel patients and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying as well as other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations.
• Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately.
• Document the social service component of the comprehensive Care Plan for each patient in a timely manner.
• Document psychosocial needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with patient and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan and document patient discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
• Refer patients to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in patient records concerning the results of such referrals.
• Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
• Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
• Organize community events related to patient’s needs and interests.
• Explain patients’ rights to patients and patients’ representatives.
• Participate in admission of patients as assigned.
• Plan, schedule and implement room visits for patients unable to leave their rooms
• Organize and participate in the facility grievance/complaint process/program.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the activity department to plan and conduct events to meet socialization needs of the patients.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, special education, gerontology, counseling, psychology, or a human services field, or equivalent number of years of experience, plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a geriatric setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for skilled nursing setting.

Knowledge and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Detail oriented.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Excellent Medical Terminology skills.
• Must be able and ready to problem solve independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented setting.

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Mission Healthcare, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Mission Healthcare

Mission Healthcare provides short-term, post-acute care and rehabilitation after a surgery or hospital stay. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patients' medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit MissionHealthcare.com

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com