Regional Social Worker

Accela Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

401k

Professional Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Accela Healthcare in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Regional Social Worker to lead facility social service teams across multiple skilled nursing centers. You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support resident assessments, care planning, and transitions of care.

The ideal candidate has a BSW (MSW preferred), PA/NJ licensure, and at least 5 years in long-term care with leadership or multi-site experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BSW is required; MSW preferred.
• Current social work licensure as required by PA and NJ.
• Minimum 5 years in long-term care, with at least 2 years in leadership or multi-site roles.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, resident rights, care coordination, and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel regionally between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional oversight, mentorship, and training to facility social workers and department leaders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in skilled nursing facilities.
• Support facilities in resident assessments, care planning, and discharge processes.
• Collaborate with clinical, admissions, and administrative teams to promote quality outcomes and smooth transitions of care.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor department performance and assist with survey readiness.
• Serve as a resource for complex psychosocial cases and family concerns.
• Contribute to the development of company-wide policies and best practices for social services.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Documentation standards

Travel regionally

Education

BSW – Bachelor’s in Social Work

MSW preferred

Job description

A well established long term care organization is seeking an experienced Regional Social Worker to provide leadership, guidance, and support to facility-based social service teams across multiple skilled nursing centers. The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, psychosocial care, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the long-term care environment.

About the Organization

We are a growing long-term care operator overseeing multiple skilled nursing and post-acute centers. Our teams are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and supporting families through meaningful, compassionate care. We invest in leadership development and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Professional Development
• Referral Bonus

Responsibilities of Regional Social Worker

• Provide regional oversight, mentorship, and training to facility social workers and department leaders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing social services in skilled nursing facilities.
• Support facilities in resident assessments, care planning, and discharge processes.
• Collaborate with clinical, admissions, and administrative teams to promote quality outcomes and smooth transitions of care.
• Conduct on-site visits to monitor department performance and assist with survey readiness.
• Serve as a resource for complex psychosocial cases and family concerns.
• Contribute to the development of company-wide policies and best practices for social services.

Qualifications of Regional Social Worker

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master’s degree (MSW) preferred.
• Current Social Work licensure as required by PA and NJ
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in long-term care, ideally at least 2 years in a leadership or multi-site role.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, resident rights, care coordination, and documentation standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel regionally between assigned facilities.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.