Director Of Social Services-LSW/LCSW

Currently looking for an experienced Director of Social Services to fill an opening with a facility located in Beautiful Southern South Dakota. Interested candidates must be a Licensed Social Worker.  

M-F eight-hour dayshift schedule.

Responsibilities of the Director of Social Services:

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Coordinator mental health support services.
• Complete resident interviews and assessments for MDS and related cycle as assigned (CAA’s and care plans).
• Schedule, attend, and participate in care plan conferences.
• Oversight of plan for prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
•  Coordinate grievance and concern follow up and tracking.
• Assist with behavior management interventions.
• Attend and participate in LTC Medicare meetings and notify residents/responsible parties of changes in the status including issuing Medicare notices related to coverage.
• Work with QAPI for overall facility improvement.

Requirements of the Director of Social Services:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or a Bachelor’ degree in human services including but not limited to sociology, special education, psychology, rehabilitation, and counseling.
• Must be a Licensed Social Worker
• One year supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with patients/residents.  

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