Social Services Director - Nursing Center

Looking for a eager Social Worker at our River Ridge Center here in Maine! FULL TIME, DAYS, Benefits and so much more!! Apply Today! Benefits *$26.00 - $28.00 / hour *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off *Variable compensation plans *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Inclusive workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA. *Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life. You will plan, develop, organize, evaluate and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees. Position Highlights *Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence and psychological well-being *Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan *Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths. *Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources *Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference. Our mission: We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion. *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. *Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Social Work *Must possess certifications/licensures as required by the state of employment to practice in long-term care. *At least 1-3 years of supervised Social Services experience in a health care setting is required. *Additional certification in Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care, Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or Substance Abuse preferred. *Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled