Geriatric Social Worker: Care Planning & Support

OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks a Licensed Social Worker in a full-time capacity to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of residents and coordinate access to needed services.

Responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments, documenting per regulations, and supporting residents’ rights. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration within a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting with geriatric populations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in a related Human Services field from an accredited school.
• Certification, license, or registration in the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation compliant with federal/state regulations and center policies.
• Supports resident rights and informs about therapeutic alternatives to refused services.

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management seeks a Licensed Social Worker in a full-time capacity to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of residents and coordinate access to needed services.

Responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments, documenting per regulations, and supporting residents’ rights. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration within a skilled nursing environment.