Social Work Director

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Social Work

Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of the Alliance Health Group family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused, with a workplace culture built around compassion, teamwork, and uplifting the people we serve.

If you are a dedicated social services professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families, we invite you to join the Linden Place team!

As the Director of Social Work , you will play an important leadership role in supporting the psychosocial well-being of our residents. You will work closely with residents, families, the interdisciplinary care team, and community resources to ensure residents receive the support they need throughout their stay.

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Positive and supportive work environment

• Employee engagement activities

• Excellent training and professional development

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and families

• Direct and oversee the facility’s social services program in accordance with federal and state regulations and facility policies

• Complete the Social Services portions of the MDS, Resident Assessment Protocols, care plans, progress notes, social services assessments, and other required documentation accurately and timely

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop appropriate interventions and support plans

• Assist residents and families with social, emotional, adjustment, and family-related concerns

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and identify residents’ social and emotional needs

• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes documenting residents’ progress and adjustment to the facility

• Make referrals to appropriate community agencies and support services and maintain documentation of referrals

• Participate in discharge planning and help residents and families prepare for transitions

• Serve as a resource for residents, families, legal representatives, and the community regarding facility services and resident needs

• Visit residents regularly and provide support, advocacy, education, and assistance with accessing appropriate resources

• Educate residents and legal representatives regarding Resident Rights and facility services

• Coordinate the logistics and content of monthly Family Council Meetings

• Coordinate resident room changes and assist with related communication

• Contact residents and legal representatives to encourage participation in care plan meetings

• Maintain ongoing communication with residents, legal representatives, and approved family members regarding resident care and needs

• Work with the Activities Coordinator to support residents who may lack family involvement or personal belongings

• Collaborate with the facility’s mental health provider to identify psychosocial needs, coordinate referrals, and ensure appropriate services are provided

• Promote positive working relationships with administration, physicians, medical staff, consultants, residents, families, volunteers, community agencies, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Assist with community education regarding aging, Resident Rights, facility services, and related topics

• Orient new residents to the long-term care environment and help facilitate a successful adjustment to the facility

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a related human services field, including sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or a related discipline

• Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals

• Previous social work experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and all levels of the organization

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with strong customer service skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

If you are passionate about advocating for residents, supporting families, and creating positive experiences in long-term care, we would love to have you on our team.

Apply today and make a difference as the Director of Social Work at Linden Place Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation!