Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. Job Summary: The overall purpose of the Director of Social Services position is to enable the facility to identify the medically related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes patients'/residents potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and patient in preparation for discharge. Qualifications Qualifications: * Minimum of a Bachelors degree in social work or in human services fields. * Licensed per the state requirements or eligible for licensure. * Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques. * Has at least one year of experience in long-term care setting and/or related healthcare setting. * Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Essential Functions: * Develops social histories of patients/residents and develops a social assessment and care plan for each patient/resident which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs. * Participates in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contributes to the development of care plans for patients/residents. * Establishes specific social action plans and realistic goals for each patient consistent with medically related social and emotional needs. * Designs and develops social service programs that meet medically related social and emotional needs of patients/residents and complies with regulatory guidelines. * With the Administrator, interprets and promotes patients'/residents rights and the "Patients' Bill of Rights". * Provides individual and group help for patients/residents and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need. * Orients patients/residents and families to the facility environment and assists the adjustment of both through individual and group programs. * Completes the Social Services section (sections E & F) of the MDS * Assists with implementation of all RCMS and #13 Advanced Directives. * May coordinate admissions process for new or returning patients. * Coordinates discharge planning with staff, patients/residents, and families. * Coordinates social services "in-service" and educational programs for staff. * Completes all necessary and supportive documentation-progress notes, intervention notes, adjustment notes in accordance with state and federal regulations * May identify and promote a family council committee. * Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model. * Serves on various committees as requested by Administrator. * Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures or Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it. * Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety. * Performs other duties/tasks as assigned. #IND_Crescent We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.