Director of Social Services

Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Senior Living; Rockville (MD); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Rockville, MD is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead psychosocial programs and support residents and families with compassionate advocacy.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), current LSW/CSW licensure, and prior healthcare social work experience, ideally in a nursing home or rehab setting. Salary range is 83K to 85K annually, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Current LSW/CSW licensure required.
• Healthcare social work experience required.
• Experience in a nursing home or rehabilitation center preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to balance advocacy with empathy and professionalism.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and oversight of social services programs for residents and families.
• Ensure services comply with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for resident-centered care planning.
• Counsel, support, and advocate for residents during admission, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Liaise with residents, families, staff, and external agencies for coordinated care.
• Support staff in addressing resident concerns and psychosocial needs.
• Assist discharge planning, resource coordination, and community referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation per regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Description du poste

Join our team at Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as Director of Social Services

Annual Salary-83K to 85K

At Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center we believe that emotional well-being, dignity, and connection are essential components of quality care. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Director of Social Services provides leadership and oversight of psychosocial services, ensuring residents and families receive compassionate support, advocacy, and guidance throughout their care journey.

Responsibilities for Director of Social Services:

• Provide leadership and oversight of social services programs to support the emotional, psychosocial, and practical needs of residents and their families.

• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations, guidelines, and standards of care.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident-centered care planning and ensure holistic support for residents’ well-being.

• Provide compassionate counseling, support, and advocacy for residents and families during admission, care transitions, and end-of-life planning.

• Serve as a key liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to ensure effective communication and coordinated care.

• Support and guide staff in addressing resident concerns, behavioral challenges, and psychosocial needs with empathy and professionalism.

• Assist with discharge planning, resource coordination, and community referrals to support smooth transitions of care.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.

Qualifications for Director of Social Services:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.

• Current LSW/CSW licensure required.

• Experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting is required.

• Experience in a nursing home or rehabilitation center strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and compassionately with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.

• Ability to balance strong advocacy with empathy, professionalism, and emotional support.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Providing compassionate support and advocacy that uplifts residents and families during every stage of care.

Respect – Honoring each individual’s dignity, voice, and emotional needs with empathy and understanding.

Excellence – Delivering high-quality psychosocial care through professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to resident well-being.

Benefits for Director of Social Services

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Join our team at Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 39-bed Sub-Acute, and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us.

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.