Geriatric Social Work Manager & Team Leader

Salgado LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Salgado LLC is seeking a compassionate Social Work Manager to lead our Social Work team and guide high-quality services for geriatric patients. This leadership role shapes care delivery across teams and partners to support patients with dignity and patient-centered goals.

You will mentor Supervisors, Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Specialists, ensuring timely assessments, care planning, and effective interventions while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• MSW required and active state license.
• Minimum 1 year of geriatric population experience.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Social Work team including Supervisors, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists and Assistants.
• Oversee quality and effectiveness of social work assessments and team participation.
• Ensure delivery of social work interventions aligned with patient care plans and urgent needs.
• Maintain compliance across social work functions including documentation, care planning, reviews, and patient rights.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health to design support groups, counseling, and community partnerships.
• Support end-of-life care planning and coordination for patients and families.
• Conduct home visits as needed to support ongoing care.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Salgado LLC is seeking a compassionate Social Work Manager to lead our Social Work team and guide high-quality services for geriatric patients. This leadership role shapes care delivery across teams and partners to support patients with dignity and patient-centered goals.

You will mentor Supervisors, Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Specialists, ensuring timely assessments, care planning, and effective interventions while maintaining compliance and quality standards.