Social Services Director

Responsible for identifying psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, using the MDS to guide care plans, maintaining compliant documentation, supporting resident self-determination, developing an interdisciplinary plan of care, delivering therapeutic interventions to assist in coping with transition to a long-term care facility, educating residents and families, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with nursing and administration to protect resident rights and improve quality of life in a skilled nursing setting.