Regional Social Worker Long Term Care

Accela Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accela Healthcare is seeking a Regional Social Worker to lead facility-based social service teams across multiple skilled nursing centers. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, psychosocial care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

The successful candidate will mentor regional staff and support care transitions. The position requires a BSW with 5 years in long-term care, licensure in PA/NJ, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• BSW required; MSW preferred.
• Current state licensure in PA and NJ.
• Minimum of 5 years in long-term care with leadership or multi-site experience.
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning, resident rights, care coordination, and documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel regionally between facilities.
• Leadership experience overseeing facility social work teams.

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

Leadership

Communication

Discharge planning

Regulatory knowledge

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

BSW

MSW (preferred)

Job description

A respected and growing 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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, with 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.

Confidentiality Notice:

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for further discussion.

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