Assistant Director of Social Work

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Suffolk County, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Social Work to lead the Social Services department in our skilled nursing facility. This role partners with the Director and clinical teams to ensure resident-centered care and compliant operations.

You bring proven leadership in social work within long-term care, exceptional communication, and the ability to supervise and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to oversee the Social Work department.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Social Services in managing departmental operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate social work staff, assistants, and interns.
• Develop and update department policies, workflows, and best practices.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement audits, grievance tracking, and chart/documentation reviews.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing, and medical teams to align resident care with facility goals.

Skills

Social work leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP IN YOUR LONG TERM CARE CAREER?

Assistant Director of Social Work | Skilled Nursing Facility
Suffolk County | NY

You've built your experience in skilled nursing or long term care. You've led multiple counseling sessions, handled clinical challenges, and understand what it takes to manage the Social Work department.

Now it's time to take that experience into a new opportunity.

An established healthcare organization is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Social Work to work in a beautiful skilled nursing facility in Suffolk County, NY.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Competitive Salary, depending on experience
• Growth opportunity within an established healthcare company
• Work directly with the Director and other departments
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and paid time off
• Opportunity to make an impact across different departments

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supporting the Director of Social Services in managing departmental operations
• Supervise, train, and evaluate social work staff, assistants, and interns
• Assist in developing and updating department policies, workflows, and best practices
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement audits, grievance tacking ,and chart/documentation reviews
• Work closely with the Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing, and medical teams to align resident care with facility goals

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Must have previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long term care settingn
• Social work leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Must have strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support and oversee the Social Work department

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