Licensed Social Worker: Social Services Director (FT)

Carespring; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastgatespring in Cincinnati seeks a Licensed Social Worker to serve as Social Services Director at a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility. The role coordinates the social services department to promote residents' psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being for residents, families, and staff.

The position requires BS/LSW/MSW and licensure, with long-term care experience preferred. Responsibilities include discharge planning, resident advocacy, and Medicaid-related coordination.

Qualifications

• Meets licensure as Social Services Director or active social worker license in the state of the facility
• Long term care experience preferred or willing to learn
• Resident advocate within communal residential living structure

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the social services department to promote psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families and staff
• Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee
• Assists in discharge planning and links to community services and Medicaid processes
• Educates staff on residents' emotional and social needs and staff development
• Attends administrative and resident care-related meetings and supports Medicaid approvals

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Advocacy

Education

BS/LSW/MSW

Job description

Eastgatespring in Cincinnati seeks a Licensed Social Worker to serve as Social Services Director at a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility. The role coordinates the social services department to promote residents' psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being for residents, families, and staff.

The position requires BS/LSW/MSW and licensure, with long-term care experience preferred. Responsibilities include discharge planning, resident advocacy, and Medicaid-related coordination.