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 skillsCompassionate, patient-centered approach