Description

Position Overview: The social worker will work with residents in the skilled nursing facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. The Social Services Director shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a social services director, you will oversee the planning and implementation of social services programs in your facility.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, including MHPs, QMHPs, CRSs, and RSAs
• Experience with evidence based treatment modalities including wellness recovery action plans, illness management and recovery, dual diagnosis, and trauma informed care
• Oversight of the implementation of treatment programs
• Coordinate referrals of residents to services the facility does not provide
• Develop and coordinate educational in-services
• Provide clinical case supervision of all treatment personnel
• Oversee the assessment of all potential residents
• Develop Performance Improvement Project (PIP) tools to improve the delivery of care

Requirements

Social Services Director Qualifications:

• Must meet the definition of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts as defined by the Illinois Mental Health Code (LCSW, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PMHNP, LMFT, etc.)
• At least two (2) years of experience in direct care of individuals with psychiatric disorders
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively and delegate authority
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
•  Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field; Experience in health care and/or human service, marketing, and the admission process. 
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to tasks.
• Participation in professional organizations and workshops.
• Appropriate, neat, and professional grooming, manners, and conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher and email.