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Intersect Healthcare

Social Services Manager

Intersect Healthcare, Greenville, Michigan, United States, 48838

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Position Summary: The Social Service Manager is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This position assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness and participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team, assisting patients in treatment planning.

Job Details Job Title: Social Services Manager

Location: All

Department: Social Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Administrator

Revised Date: 2/05/2025

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate each resident’s psychosocial needs, develop goals and take part in the admission process as needed.

Incorporate social service goals into the resident’s plan of care and attend care planning conferences.

Assist residents in adjusting to the corporation and promote a positive environment for continued relationships with family and community.

Assist residents and families in utilizing community resources when not provided directly by the corporation.

Maintain confidential records and conduct interviews with residents and families as appropriate.

Provide supervision for social work student interns.

Assist in development, supervision and education of staff.

Serve as the team lead in discharge planning.

Serve as a member of the marketing committee.

Ensure completion of required components of DPOA or guardianship paperwork.

Coordinate services with psychiatric providers and OBRA.

Assist the clinical IDT in resident room management.

Assist residents and families in resolving grievances as assigned.

Attend Clinical IDT meetings and advocate for resident rights.

Perform related tasks as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year of experience in a social service program for the elderly or related field.

Licensed (full or limited) as a bachelor’s level clinical social worker with the State of Michigan.

Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of skills necessary to conduct and evaluate assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and identify changes in mood and behavior.

Knowledge of skills needed to provide continuity in and coordination of resident care, including interviewing residents and families and communicating with community resources.

Knowledge of community agencies and resources for referrals.

Basic computer skills.

Effective communication with staff, residents and families; ability to plan, implement and work with minimal direct supervision.

Writing clear and concise social histories and care plans.

Good listening skills and helpful attitude toward residents with terminal illnesses and their families.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for court hearings and off‑site meetings.

Other Special Requirements

Manual dexterity to operate modern office equipment.

Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

Disclaimer Statement The above information has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed as noted. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Mission Point Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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