Director of Social Work

Job Title: Social Worker Department: Social Services Reports To: Administrator Position Summary The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial support to residents and their families, promoting residents’ emotional well-being, and assisting with adjustment to long-term care placement. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and supports resident rights, care planning, discharge planning, and quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Resident & Family Support Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed thereafter Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families Assist residents with adjustment to illness, disability, and placement Advocate for resident rights and dignity at all times Care Planning & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings Develop and implement psychosocial care plans Communicate resident needs to nursing, therapy, dietary, and administration Monitor and update care plans based on resident condition and needs Discharge Planning Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge planning Arrange community resources, home services, and equipment Educate residents and families on discharge options and post-discharge care Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the medical record Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility policies Assist with grievance resolution and complaint investigations Support survey readiness and participate in audits as needed Behavioral & Crisis Management Identify behavioral or psychosocial concerns and intervene appropriately Collaborate with mental health providers as needed Assist with crisis intervention and conflict resolution Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required Licensure / Certification Current state Social Work license or eligibility (as required by state law) Experience Experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred Knowledge of geriatric populations and psychosocial needs Skills & Competencies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of resident rights and CMS regulations Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team Strong organizational and documentation skills Compassionate, patient-centered approach #J-18808-Ljbffr