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TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Psychosocial Services is responsible for supervising licensed and support field TEAMembers and directing psychosocial program services, the volunteer program, Spiritual Care Coordinators, and bereavement services.  This TEAMember works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional and psychosocial needs of clients and families.  This position is responsible for maintaining clinical and supervisory records in compliance with state licensure, federal standards and corporate policies.  This position is vitally important to Tabitha’s ability to meet the goal of providing optimum care to Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients).  This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values.  As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients.  In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs all daily Senior/client social service operations including providing direct oversight of the establishment and implementation of social service policies.
2. Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and ACHC social service regulatory requirements and the Social Work Practice Act.
3. Directs the implementation of improved work methods and procedures to ensure social services are delivered in accordance with policy.
4. Ensures seamless home care service delivery by providing direct oversights of coordination of care with other clinical service providers.
5. Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of Hospice Counseling services to Seniors/clients.
6. Supervises the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of social service clinical care by members of the social work team.
7. Provides oversight and coordinates medical social services and activities including psychosocial, bereavement care, hospice counseling and case coordination. Ensures timely delivery of these services and may make team assignments.
8. Assures proper documentation of social services in clinical records in compliance with state, federal, and ACHC standards. Problem solves computer documentation issues.
9. Works cooperatively with Volunteers and Spiritual support as needed.
10. Actively participates as an Interdisciplinary team member, offering insight and suggestions for care plan updates for Seniors/clients.
11. Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication between Senior/client/family, Hospice TEAMembers, Home Health Agencies, Inpatient Facilities, Ancillary Services, and Physicians.
12. Receives and processes direct referrals for Hospice Services as assigned.
13. Supports and interprets Tabitha Hospice and departmental philosophy and objectives.
14. Monitors, coordinates, and evaluates Senior/client care given by assigned clinicians.
15. Participates in Senior/Client development activities such as community presentations, office calls and marketing presentations.
16. Demonstrates leadership skills.
17. Hires and supervises licensed TEAMembers in Lincoln and in regional offices as assigned.
18. Ensures assigned visiting TEAMembers follow federal/state/other third party payers’ regulations regarding Senior/client care as well as policies and procedures of Tabitha Health Care as designated.
19. Coordinates and provides computer training to hospice clinicians as assigned.

Tabitha’s
Core Values
As a member of the Tabitha team, I will…

CARE

…extend unwavering Christian compassion

CONNECT

…build relationships rooted in love, because love matters

CUSTOMER CENTRIC

…identify, clarify and anticipate needs to exceed expectations

COLLABORATE

…create an atmosphere of teamwork

CULTIVATE

…nurture an environment of innovation and growth

COURAGE

…demonstrate confidence, boldness and determination

COMMIT

…devote our time, talent and treasures

CELEBRATE

…recognize and encourage all accomplishments big and small

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to drive vehicle from place to place, gain access to each Senior/client home and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below.  Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about one or more Senior/client homes for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little, or no, break between tasks.  Frequent periods of intense activity.   Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such as Seniors/clients, TEAMembers or family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including Senior/clients who become combative.  Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction).  Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer/laptop, and photocopier.

AGE REQUIREMENT:  At least age 18.

EDUCATION:  Graduate Masters from an accredited school of social work or licensed by the State of Nebraska as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP).      

EXPERIENCE:  One year of clinical experience appropriate to the counseling and case work needs of the terminally and/or medically ill required.  Home Health Care, Nursing Home, or Hospice experience preferred.  Training and experience in dealing with grief preferred.                  
CREDENTIALS:  Must be certified by the State of Nebraska as a master’s level social worker or licensed by the State of Nebraska as a LMHP.  CPR required.  License must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember.  CPR certification must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember.  Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required.  Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

STATEMENT OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Tabitha Health Care Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  This policy applies to all employment practices and decisions including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and the termination of employment. 

 Furthermore, Tabitha Health Care Services will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk.  Please contact Tabitha Health Care Services Human Resources Department to request an accommodation.

 As a government contractor, the organization has adopted written Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. These plans will be revised on an annual basis. Tabitha Health Care Services is committed to making a good-faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the Plans. Any employee who would like to review the Plans may do so by scheduling an appointment with the Human Resources Department during normal business hours.