Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director

Highlandspring of Fort Thomas; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlandspring of Fort Thomas is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to serve as Social Services Director at our skilled nursing facility. The role coordinates social services to promote the psychosocial well-being of residents, families, and staff.

Pay ranges from $55,000 to $67,500 annually, with placement based on licensure and experience. Responsibilities include discharge planning, Medicaid processes, staff education, and advocate for residents’ rights in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must meet Social Services Director requirements or hold an active LSW license in-state.
• Long-term care experience is preferred.
• Resident advocacy within the structure of communal residential living.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social services to promote psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families, and staff.
• Oversee the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee.
• Assist in discharge planning and Medicaid-related processes; facilitate community referrals.
• Educate staff on residents' emotional and social needs and advocate for residents’ rights.
• Attend relevant meetings and collaborate with front office on Medicaid approvals.

Skills

LSW license

Bachelor's degree

Long-term care experience

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LSW License

Job description

Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director

Job Category: Social Services

Requisition Number: LICEN007474

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state of the art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff.

Pay Rate: - $55,000 - $67,500 based on licensure and experience!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short-term skilled patient and long term care resident
• Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee.
• Provide services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem-solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs.
• Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes
• Attends the Medicare Meetings or designate social service designee
• Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow up community services, home health referrals and alternative placements,
• Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues.
• Conducts in-services to educate staff as to the emotional and social needs of residents, and to teach methods for dealing with residents and families.
• Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care-related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings.
• Work with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/reapplication process
• Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow-up as directed by Facility Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or active social worker license in the state of the facility
• Long term care experience preferred or willing to learn
• Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living
• Bachelors Degree and LSW required

Highlandspring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace

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