Social Services Director

Job overview

The Social Services Director is an onsite, full-time role in Carthage, TN; compensation is not specified. The position supports residents and families at Smith County Health and Rehabilitation. The role assesses residents’ psychosocial needs and coordinates care planning, emotional support, community resources, family communication, and discharge transitions. It works with the interdisciplinary team to support residents’ social and emotional well-being and maintain compliant, confidential records.

What you'll do

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop care plans with the interdisciplinary team
• provide emotional support, counseling, and resources to residents and families
• connect residents with community services
• facilitate family meetings and communication
• collaborate with medical professionals
• assist with discharge planning and transitions
• maintain confidential resident records and regulatory compliance
• stay current on relevant regulations and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services director

resident advocacy

psychosocial assessments

care planning

family support

discharge planning

long-term care

carthage tn

smith county health and rehabilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in social work and previous social-services or similar experience in a long-term care setting.

About the employer

Smith County Health and Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.