Impactful Geriatric Social Services Director

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated social worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and to aid in accessing services for geriatric residents. Services align with NASW codes of ethics and federal/state regulations.

The role emphasizes completing social histories, developing care plans, and supporting residents’ self-determination within a long-term care setting, with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services field from an accredited school.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting with geriatric residents.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessments to guide care planning.
• Maintains documentation compliant with federal/state regulations and facility policies.
• Supports resident self-determination and informs about therapeutic options.
• Contributes to an interdisciplinary care plan addressing psychosocial needs.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for home care services.
• Collaborates with nursing and administration to protect resident rights and well-being.
• Educates residents and families about placement and facility issues.
• Promotes resident advocacy within the facility and community.
• Assists in planning, developing, and directing social service programs.
• Prepares for inspections and supports corrective actions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Gerontology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Licensed in state of practice

Job description

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated social worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and to aid in accessing services for geriatric residents. Services align with NASW codes of ethics and federal/state regulations.

The role emphasizes completing social histories, developing care plans, and supporting residents’ self-determination within a long-term care setting, with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.