Compassionate LSW: Geriatric Care & Discharge Planning

Avir at Nacogdoches; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Avir at Nacogdoches is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker to join our full-time team. You will support residents’ psychosocial well-being, rights, needs, and quality of life while collaborating with residents, families, interdisciplinary staff, and community resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas social work license (LBSW/LMSW/LCSW) and a degree in Social Work, with preferred experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

• Texas social work license in good standing (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW).
• Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, rehabilitation, healthcare, or geriatric setting preferred.
• Knowledge of resident rights, discharge planning, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' psychosocial needs and participate in care plan development.
• Provide support, advocacy, counseling, and resource coordination for residents and families.
• Assist with adjustment to placement, changes in condition, and care planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate needs to the team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to community services and providers.
• Assist with advance directives, resident rights, grievances, and psychosocial needs.
• Address behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental factors affecting well-being.
• Maintain timely, accurate confidentiality-compliant documentation.
• Facilitate communication between residents, families, staff, and leadership.
• Participate in resident assessments and required documentation within scope.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Avir at Nacogdoches is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker to join our full-time team. You will support residents’ psychosocial well-being, rights, needs, and quality of life while collaborating with residents, families, interdisciplinary staff, and community resources.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas social work license (LBSW/LMSW/LCSW) and a degree in Social Work, with preferred experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings.