Certified Social Services Director

Northridge Care Center

Verified

15d agoLos Angeles, Californiapayroll

The Social Services Director will lead the nursing center's interdisciplinary team and oversee resident well‑being. This role focuses on creating a supportive climate that promotes independence and dignity while ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate thrives in long‑term care environments and drives improvements in resident outcomes.

Lead psychosocial services ensuring compliance and resident advocacy. Oversee assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and staff supervision. Provide leadership to Social Services department.

You will own social services for a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring resident rights and well-being across short-term rehab and long-term care. You will report to the Administrator and collaborate with nurses, therapists, and physicians on an interdisciplinary team. Your office sits on a dedicated unit with direct access to residents and families. This role stands apart because you will shape the psychosocial care plan for every resident and build community partnerships that extend care beyond our walls.

You will own psychosocial care for 100+ residents at Pine Creek, identifying needs and driving care plans from admission through discharge. You report to the Nursing Home Administrator and join a team of nurses, therapists, and providers in a facility that values resident-centered outcomes. This contract role demands daily assessments, family education, and coordination with psych and ancillary services. What sets this apart is the 72-hour care conference rhythm and the direct impact on quality metrics in a skilled nursing setting. 5+ years post-degree experience in geriatric social work is non-negotiable.

Symphony Of Applewood

Verified

21h agoDetroit, Michigancontract

You will lead psychosocial care and discharge planning for short-term rehab and long-term care guests at Symphony Applewood. You own resident assessments, care plans, and transitions, impacting 50+ residents and their families. You collaborate daily with nursing, physicians, and hospice teams, with a focus on compassionate advocacy. This contract role offers daily pay and tuition reimbursement, with growth through Symphony Care Network.

You own social services support at a 120+ bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring resident care plans, Medi-Cal applications, and discharge coordination meet state and federal regulations. You coordinate with Case Managers, Nursing staff, and families to resolve grievances and manage room changes. This role drives compliance with HIPAA privacy rules and company policy. You will lead the Social Services department in facilities under 99 beds, or support the Director in larger settings.