Licensed Director of Social Work | Flexible Schedule

FutureCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureCare in Baltimore seeks a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents and coordinate medically related social services across facilities. You will guide the Social Work Department and participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure compassionate, comprehensive care.

The role requires a BSW or MSW, Maryland Social Work license, and prior skilled nursing/long-term care leadership experience with strong documentation in EHR.

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

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

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Documentation in EHR

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor or Master in Social Work

Maryland Social Work license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

FutureCare in Baltimore seeks a Director of Social Work to advocate for residents and coordinate medically related social services across facilities. You will guide the Social Work Department and participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure compassionate, comprehensive care.

The role requires a BSW or MSW, Maryland Social Work license, and prior skilled nursing/long-term care leadership experience with strong documentation in EHR.