Social Worker

Social Worker – Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and resident-focused Social Worker to join our skilled nursing and long-term care team. This role is responsible for supporting the psychosocial needs of our residents and families while working closely with nursing, rehabilitation, admissions, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure each resident receives thoughtful, coordinated care.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans and interventions.
• Provide ongoing support to residents and families throughout their stay.
• Participate in care plan meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident needs, goals, and concerns.
• Assist residents and families with adjustment to the facility, changes in condition, and long-term care planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning and help arrange appropriate services, equipment, placement, and community resources.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for residents and families, helping address concerns and facilitate communication with the care team.
• Complete required social services assessments, documentation, and care plan updates accurately and timely.
• Assist with advance directives, resident rights, psychosocial concerns, and other social service needs.
• Identify and respond appropriately to potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other resident safety concerns in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and ensure social services practices support facility compliance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, hospitals, community providers, and other outside resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or a related human services field; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work preferred .
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, healthcare, or senior care setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, resident rights, care planning, and discharge planning is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach when working with residents and families.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about residents and their families and understands that excellent social services are an important part of excellent resident care. The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, organized, and comfortable navigating sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism and compassion.