About this role
Position: Director of Social Services
Don't miss this great opportunity to join our team as Full Time Director of Social Services at NHC HealthCare West Plains.
Why NHC? We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family – oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
The qualified applicant for this position should possess:
• Degree in Social Work from a school or university accredited by the council on Social Work education - preferable MSW, but BSW encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, ad D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurances
• Imagination and creative ability, skill in working cooperatively with other professionals, ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances
• 1 year Long Term Care experience preferred
Position Highlights:
• Implementing a comprehensive social services program that provides support services for patients and families in the center
• Demonstrating teamwork characteristics by building a positive team approach
• Ensuring the quality of social services rendered by the center
• Understanding and abiding by established policies of the health care center and interpret them to concerned parties
• Providing direction to department in meeting center's goals and objectives
Requirements: - MSW preferred, BSW encouraged - Long term care experience preferred
Benefits: Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Advancement Opportunities
Work Location: NHC HealthCare West Plains 211 Davis Drive West Plains, MO 65775
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/west-plains/
EOE