Regional Social Worker: Lead Care & Compliance Across Facilities

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

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.