Director of Social Services

Advanced Hiring System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Lafayette, NJ seeks a compassionate Director of Social Services to lead the social services department from admission through discharge. You will advocate for residents, coordinate with families and clinical staff, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires an MSW and NJ LMSW licensure, plus experience in long-term care and discharge planning. Salary is $90,000 annually, with a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Active NJ LMSW licensure is required.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare leadership is preferred.
• Strong discharge planning knowledge and regulatory familiarity is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social services, addressing residents' psychosocial and discharge needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to MDS and care planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and transitions with families and agencies.
• Advocate for resident rights and support families through placements and decisions.
• Ensure documentation complies with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support quality care outcomes.

Skills

MSW degree

LMSW licensure

long-term care leadership

discharge planning knowledge

communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Mohawk Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a well‑established skilled nursing facility in Lafayette, NJ, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Social Services to lead our social services department. In this role, you’ll be the advocate ensuring every resident’s psychosocial needs are met — from admission through discharge — while guiding your team and partnering with families, clinical staff, and community resources.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the social services department and ensure residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and discharge‑planning needs are met

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to MDS and comprehensive care planning

• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and transitions of care with residents, families, and community agencies

• Advocate for resident rights and support families through placement, care decisions, and difficult transitions

• Ensure documentation and department practices comply with federal, state, and facility regulations

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality care and positive outcomes, working as a team player

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program — required

• Active NJ Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure required

• Experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or a healthcare setting, ideally in a leadership strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, care plans, and LTC regulatory requirements strongly preferred

• Excellent communication, organization, and advocacy skills

Highest Level of Education: Master’s Degree

Why Mohawk Meadows:

A supportive, team‑oriented environment where your leadership directly shapes residents’ quality of life.

Salary Type
$90,000 Annually

Highest Level of Education: Master's Degree