Licensed Social Worker

Gilder Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Licensed Social Worker for a position in Austin, TX at a skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, care planning, and advocacy to support residents and families through transition and care planning.

You will collaborate with nursing, therapy, and administrative teams to ensure holistic resident care, provide counseling, and document in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active LCSW in Texas or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and advocate for residents' rights and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for residents and develop individualized care plans.
• Support residents and families through adjustment to illness, long-term care placement, and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning and safe transitions of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as a key advocate for resident rights, needs, and quality of life.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and resource navigation for residents and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, and administration to ensure holistic resident care.

Skills

LCSW

Multidisciplinary team

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessments

Job description

Now Hiring: Licensed Social Worker | Austin, TX | Skilled Nursing Facility

We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Social Worker to join a skilled nursing team in Austin, TX. This is an opportunity for a Licensed Social Worker who is passionate about supporting residents and families through care transitions, psychosocial support, and advocacy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide psychosocial assessments for residents and develop individualized care plans
• Support residents and families through adjustment to illness, long-term care placement, and end-of-life planning
• Coordinate discharge planning and safe transitions of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Serve as a key advocate for resident rights, needs, and quality of life
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and resource navigation for residents and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, and administration to ensure holistic resident care

What We’re Looking For:

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas (or eligible for licensure)
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice, or healthcare setting preferred
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Passion for advocacy, resident support, and improving quality of life

If you’re a Licensed Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in Austin, TX, we’d love to connect.

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