Director of Social Services - MSW

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

We believe that healthcare is more than just clinical outcomes—it’s about the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the residents we serve. We are looking for a Director of Social Services who is ready to lead with heart, advocate with passion, and ensure every resident lives a life of dignity and independence.

As the Director of Social Services, you aren’t just a department head; you are the architect of a supportive environment. You will lead the charge in creating a culture where residents thrive.  

The key highlights of your impact will be as follows:

Lead with Vision: You’ll direct the entire Social Services department, ensuring we not only meet federal and state regulations but exceed the NASW Code of Ethics.

Be the Voice for Others: You will serve as the primary advocate for resident rights, ensuring their psychosocial needs are met and their voices are heard within the interdisciplinary team.

Navigate the Journey: From the moment of admission to a successful discharge, you will guide patients and families through transitions, providing clinical support and expert resource coordination.

Build the Dream Team: You will recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated social workers (or manage the function individually in specialized centers), fostering professional growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities
*Clinical Excellence: Conduct deep-dive psychosocial assessments, develop interdisciplinary care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions for residents adjusting to long-term care.

*Strategic Administration: Manage departmental budgets, staffing needs, and Quality Improvement initiatives. You’ll be the key Social Services voice in Morning Meetings and Utilization Management.

*Discharge Mastery: Coordinate seamless transitions back to the community by building strong linkages with behavioral health, hospice, and other community-based providers.

*Empowerment through Education: Train nursing center staff on resident rights and abuse prevention while educating families on healthcare decision-making and advanced directives.

*Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required

*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice
in long term care.

*Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care,
Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or
Substance Abuse preferred.

*At least 3-5 years of supervised Social Service experience in a health care setting working
directly with individuals preferred.

*Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
 
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.