Licensed Director of Social Work — Flexible LTC Leadership

FutureCare; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule options

401K plan

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents and improve access to care within our facilities. You will provide crisis intervention, clinical supervision, and oversight to ensure high standards of care across the organization.

The role includes leading the Social Work Department, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and guiding discharge planning while supporting residents, families, and staff in navigating illness and treatment decisions.

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.
• Experience in a skilled nursing and Long-Term Care environment.
• Management experience in an interdisciplinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop the department and its staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to appropriately relate to residents, their families, and community agency personnel.
• Ability to navigate and provide detailed documentation in an electronic health record system.

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.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Documentation in EHR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

FutureCare is seeking a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents and improve access to care within our facilities. You will provide crisis intervention, clinical supervision, and oversight to ensure high standards of care across the organization.

The role includes leading the Social Work Department, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and guiding discharge planning while supporting residents, families, and staff in navigating illness and treatment decisions.