Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center is honored to be recognized by the State of Maryland Department of Health as the #1 Nursing Home in Harford County for Quality Care, and ranked 8th in the State. We are also proud to be a 2025 Best of Harford Recipient for Best Nursing Home!
We are in search of Full Time Director of Social Worker.
Located in beautiful, historic Havre de Grace, we are a Harford County gem! Our Non-Profit, Long Term Care Nursing Home includes a Memory Care and Skilled Rehab. Being an independent facility, we are proud of 59 years in the industry with many long-term employees of 20+ years making us family at Citizens Care. If you want to work with co-workers and residents who quickly become Family, we encourage you to complete our online application atย http://www.citizenscarecenter.com/careers/
Please note primary Covid-19 vaccination and Annual Influenza are requirements for hire.
Job Overview
The Director of Social Work is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Social Work department in accordance with Federal and State requirements and facility policy.
Duties
ยท Conducts pre-admission interviews with family of resident/guest
ยท Participates in admission process
ยท Determines advance directive code status within 24 hours of admission
ยท Schedules multidisciplinary plan of care/discharge planning meetings
ยท Conducts and documents psychosocial assessment and social history of resident/guest per COMAR regulations
ยท Coordinates contracted mental health services
ยท Completes the face sheet and MDS per CMS guidelines
ยท Completes MI/MR ID screens and coordinates Geriatric Evaluation Service review
ยท Individualizes and implements plan of care
ยท Coordinates discharge planning with residents, families, staff and community resources
ยท Serves as an advocate for residents/guests and families
ยท Interviews, trains, evaluates and supervises Social Work personnel
ยท Completes and implements an appropriate plan of correction in response to all Federal and State inspections
ยท Ensures documentation in medical records is reflective of professional and industry standard
ยท Participates in Care Plan Team Meetings, Performance Improvement Meetings and QAPI process
ยท Provides crisis or supportive intervention with resident/guest and family
ยท Attends In-Service training to maintain and improve competencies
ยท Other duties as assigned
Requirements
ยท LCSW or LCSW-C State of Maryland Licensed Social Worker preferred; however, we welcome and will consider BSW and MSW applicants.
ยท Promotes positive image of our facility to residents, guests, families and the community
ยท Protects the privacy of residents, guests and employees
ยท Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills, and a professional demeanor
ยท Projects good judgment and performs all duties satisfactorily while prioritizing projects as assigned
ยท Exhibits excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
ยท Requires knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance requirements
ยท Possesses good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
We encourage your online application at https://www.citizenscarecenter.com/index.php/careers/
Covid-19 (primary) vaccination and annual flu shot are mandatory and conditions of employment.
Benefits:ย We offer excellent insurance benefits; Cigna (Medical), Carefirst (Dental & Vision), New York Life (Life & Disability) and Empower Retirement. Additionally, we offer generous Paid Time Off.
For more than 50 years, the non-profit Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center has been committed to providing every resident with love, respect and the best personal care possible. At CCRC, CARE is at the center of everything we do:
Create a home-like atmosphere
Add hope and purpose everywhere
Reach always for the better way
Elevate dignity by what we do and say
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Please apply online at http://www.citizenscarecenter.com/careers/