Geriatric Social Worker - Long-Term Care (TX)

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed social worker (LBSW) to join our long-term care team in Texas. You will assess residents' psychosocial needs and coordinate access to services in accordance with NASW codes and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes resident rights, interdisciplinary collaboration, care planning, discharge planning, and education for residents and families. Prior geriatric healthcare experience is preferred; full-time schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be LBSW licensed in Texas.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in Human Services (e.g., Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology) from an accredited school.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting with geriatric residents.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete social history and psychosocial assessment identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation per federal/state regulations and center policies.
• Support resident rights and educate on alternatives to refused services.
• Develop an interdisciplinary care plan addressing psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for home care when needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to protect resident rights and well-being.

Skills

Geriatric social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LBSW licensure in Texas

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed social worker (LBSW) to join our long-term care team in Texas. You will assess residents' psychosocial needs and coordinate access to services in accordance with NASW codes and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes resident rights, interdisciplinary collaboration, care planning, discharge planning, and education for residents and families. Prior geriatric healthcare experience is preferred; full-time schedule Monday–Friday.