Licensed Social Worker: Geriatric Care & Discharge Planning

White Acres Wellness & Rehabiltiation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Social Worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of residents and facilitate access to services in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and governing regulations.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, documentation, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support residents’ rights and well-being in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker in the state of practice (TX) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in Human Services (Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology) from an accredited school of social work required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with geriatric individuals.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes social history and psychosocial assessment for residents identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs and guides the care plan.
• Maintains documentation complying with federal/state regulations and company policy, including care plans and social service notes.
• Supports resident self-determination and documents preferences and alternatives.
• Participates in development of an interdisciplinary plan of care addressing psychosocial needs and social work interventions.
• Provides therapeutic support to assist residents in coping with transition to long-term care and address psychosocial needs.
• Provides education to residents and families about placement issues and available social services.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals for home care services prior to community return.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and psychological well-being; addresses abuse as required by law.
• Engages with residents and families to empower self-advocacy and improve quality of life.
• Assists Social Service Director/Consultant in planning and evaluating social service programs.
• Supports inspectors during surveys and implements corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Geriatric social work

Healthcare experience

Social work licensure

Education

Licensed Social Worker (TX)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated Social Worker to identify psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs of residents and facilitate access to services in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and governing regulations.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, documentation, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support residents’ rights and well-being in a long‑term care setting.