Impactful Social Services Director in Elder Care

Scenic Wellness & Rehabilitiation; Herculaneum (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Resident-focused culture

Job summary

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director to lead our Social Services department and advance a person-centered environment that respects dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents.

You will oversee psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharge planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to address residents’ needs, families’ concerns, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered Social Worker in Missouri (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services (Sociology, Psychology, etc.) required.
• At least 1 year of supervisory social work experience in a healthcare setting with geriatric populations.
• 2+ years of skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Social Services operations per NASW Code and regulations.
• Foster a resident-centered climate supporting psychosocial well‑being.
• Complete psychosocial histories, assessments, and MDS-related care planning.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs.
• Maintain compliant documentation (care plans, progress notes, PASARR, discharge planning).
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, and post-care arrangements.
• Educate residents and families on placement, adjustment, and community resources.
• Assist in policy development and annual survey readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory Experience

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services

Missouri Licensed Social Worker / LBSW (required)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director to lead our Social Services department and advance a person-centered environment that respects dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents.

You will oversee psychosocial assessments, coordinate discharge planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to address residents’ needs, families’ concerns, and community resources.