Director of Social Services - Geriatric Care Leader

Knollwood Community; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CEU support

Job summary

Knollwood Life Plan Community in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Social Services to lead a comprehensive psychosocial program for residents and families. The role partners with an interdisciplinary team to advocate for resident rights and coordinate MDS assessments, care plans, and transitions.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with an active DC LICSW license (LGSW considered with supervised hours).

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active District of Columbia LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) license.
• Candidates holding a DC LGSW and actively accruing supervised hours toward LICSW may be considered.
• Minimum two years of social work experience in long-term care, a CCRC, or a geriatric healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation for social services (42 CFR §483.40) and DC DOH long-term care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDS assessment and care plan coordination.
• Coordinate discharge planning for skilled nursing residents; manage transitions with families and facilities.
• Advocate for resident rights; document and resolve grievances.
• Provide brief counseling for adjustment, grief, depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline.
• Guide residents and families through Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and long-term care insurance with Business Office support.
• Bring psychosocial leadership to care conferences, family meetings, and transitions.

Skills

MSW degree

LICSW license

LGSW candidate

Long-term care

CMS COP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Tools

DC DOH LTC requirements

Job description

Knollwood Life Plan Community in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Social Services to lead a comprehensive psychosocial program for residents and families. The role partners with an interdisciplinary team to advocate for resident rights and coordinate MDS assessments, care plans, and transitions.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with an active DC LICSW license (LGSW considered with supervised hours).