Licensed Director of Social Work - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

FutureCare Courtland; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Flexible Schedule Options

Competitive pay $80-90k/yr

Job summary

FutureCare Health & Management is seeking a Director of Social Work to lead the social services team across our Maryland facilities. The role focuses on crisis intervention, advocacy, and ensuring high standards of care in a skilled nursing environment.

You will supervise the Social Work Department, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support residents and families through care planning, discharge processes, and bereavement services.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) and Maryland license.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medically related social services provided by facility staff.
• Coordinate the Social Work Department programs.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Address psychosocial needs of residents and families.
• Oversee advance directives and decision-making processes.
• Provide individual, family and group psychosocial support.
• Promote resident rights and dignity, respecting individuality.
• Assist in interdisciplinary care planning for residents.
• Provide grief counseling as indicated.
• Oversee discharge planning to other settings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare, our Director of Social Work play a critical role in advocating for our residents and improve access to health care services provided within our FutureCare facilities. They provide support through crisis intervention and promote good health and wellbeing for our residents. We provide Clinical Supervision to ensure that FutureCare standards and quality are delivered at the highest level of competency.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

***Sign-On Bonus $7,500 plus Flexible Schedule Options!******Competitive Pay $80 - 90k/yr***Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise medically related social services provided by the facility’s staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Supervise programs designated to the Social Work Department
• Participate in daily meetings with the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents, their families, and significant others as necessary in coping with the effects of illness, disability, treatments and stay in the facility
• Address advance directives and assists in the determination of the appropriate medical decision maker
• Provide individual, family and group services designed to maximize psychosocial well-being
• Promote actions by staff members that maintain or enhance each resident’s rights and dignity in full recognition of each resident’s individuality
• Assist in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care for residents
• Provide support and grief counseling as indicated.
• Oversee and coordinate the process of discharge planning to all other settings

Qualifications

• Must have either a bachelor’s degree (required) and/or master’s degree (highly preferred) in Social Work
• Must possess a current valid Maryland Social Work license
• Must have prior experience in a skilled nursing and Long-Term Care environment
• Management experience in an interdisciplinary setting is preferred
• The ability to lead and develop the department and its staff members
• The ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills to appropriately relate to residents, their families, and community agency personnel
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to meet deadlines and proven ability handling distractions well
• Ability to navigate and provide detailed documentation in an electronic health record system

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.