Licensed Social Worker – Resident Advocate & Care Planner

Avir Health Group; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Social Worker at Avir (Plainview) provides professional social services to residents and families to promote psychosocial well‑being and quality of life in the nursing facility.

You will assess residents, develop care plans, advocate for residents, and coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team while ensuring CMS and HIPAA compliance and resident rights are protected.

Qualifications

• BSW degree from an accredited program; valid social work license.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, HIPAA, and long-term care operations.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to advocate for residents and manage regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and create care plans.
• Provide emotional support and advocacy to residents and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning with families, physicians, and team.
• Maintain resident rights protections and complete required documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehab, dietary, activities, and admin.
• Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Social Work Licensure

BSW degree

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident advocacy

Education

BSW - Bachelor of Social Work

Licensed Social Worker license

Job description

The Licensed Social Worker at Avir (Plainview) provides professional social services to residents and families to promote psychosocial well‑being and quality of life in the nursing facility.

You will assess residents, develop care plans, advocate for residents, and coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team while ensuring CMS and HIPAA compliance and resident rights are protected.