Social Services Director- Optalis of Whitehall at Optalis

Whitehall, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Resident Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Family Counseling, Behavioral Management, Geriatric Care

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Location: 916 E Lewis Street Whitehall, Michigan 49461 Position Type: Full-Time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Reports To: Administrator POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and resident-focused Social Worker to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team in Whitehall, Michigan. The Social Worker is responsible for addressing the psychosocial, emotional, and discharge planning needs of residents while promoting their highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The Social Worker serves as an advocate for residents and families, coordinates community resources, facilitates care transitions, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing long-term care facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RESIDENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING * Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as required. * Identify residents' emotional, social, mental health, and adjustment needs. * Participate in the development, implementation, and review of individualized care plans. * Document assessments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. * Monitor residents for changes in psychosocial status and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team. RESIDENT ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT * Serve as an advocate for resident rights, dignity, and quality of life. * Assist residents and families in understanding resident rights and facility policies. * Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention as needed. * Address concerns, grievances, and complaints from residents and family members. * Promote resident independence and self-determination whenever possible. DISCHARGE PLANNING AND CARE TRANSITIONS * Coordinate discharge planning activities from admission through discharge. * Assess post-discharge needs and arrange appropriate community services and resources. * Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and outside agencies to ensure safe and effective transitions of care. * Facilitate transfers to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities, hospice services, or home-based care settings as appropriate. * Ensure discharge documentation is completed accurately and timely. FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION * Establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, and responsible parties. * Educate families regarding care options, community resources, insurance benefits, and long-term care planning. * Facilitate family meetings and care conferences. * Provide support during difficult care decisions, end-of-life planning, and significant resident changes in condition. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE * Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations * Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation. * Participate in state survey preparation and regulatory compliance activities. * Assist with corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives as necessary. PSYCHOSOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES * Provide support and interventions for residents experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment difficulties, dementia-related behaviors, and other psychosocial concerns. * Coordinate mental health referrals and services as appropriate. * Monitor residents at risk for social isolation, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. * Assist with behavioral management strategies in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED * Minimum of one (1) year of experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, healthcare, hospital, rehabilitation, or related setting preferred. * Knowledge of long-term care regulations and resident rights. * Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. PREFERRED * Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) in Michigan. * Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care setting. * Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and discharge planning processes. * Experience working with geriatric and dementia population. #WH

Responsibilities

The Social Services Director manages the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents while coordinating discharge planning and care transitions. They serve as a primary advocate for residents and families to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality of life.