Director of Social Work - Flexible, Impactful Leadership

FutureCare Health; Time; On-site; NOK 498,000 - 589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Flexible Schedule Options

Job summary

FutureCare Health in Baltimore seeks a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents, oversee social services, and strengthen access to care across facilities. You will lead crisis intervention efforts, supervise the social work team, and ensure clinical supervision aligns with the highest standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Social Work, a current Maryland Social Work license, and prior experience in skilled nursing/long-term care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
• Maryland Social Work license is required.
• Experience in skilled nursing/Long-Term Care environment.
• Management experience in an interdisciplinary setting preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop the department and work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to residents, families, and community personnel.
• Ability to document in an electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise medically related social services provided by the facility’s staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Supervise programs designated to the Social Work Department
• Participate in daily meetings with the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents, their families, and significant others as necessary in coping with the effects of illness, disability, treatments and stay in the facility
• Address advance directives and assists in the determination of the appropriate medical decision maker
• Provide individual, family and group services designed to maximize psychosocial well-being
• Promote actions by staff members that maintain or enhance each resident’s rights and dignity in full recognition of each resident’s individuality
• Assist in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care for residents
• Provide support and grief counseling as indicated.
• Oversee and coordinate the process of discharge planning to all other settings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

FutureCare Health in Baltimore seeks a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents, oversee social services, and strengthen access to care across facilities. You will lead crisis intervention efforts, supervise the social work team, and ensure clinical supervision aligns with the highest standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Social Work, a current Maryland Social Work license, and prior experience in skilled nursing/long-term care.