Resident-Centered Social Worker – Long-Term Care Team

University-Rehabilitation-Center; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer & Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) eligibility

Corporate resources

Job summary

University Rehabilitation Center is recruiting a Social Worker to support residents’ social and emotional well-being in a long-term care setting. You will develop social histories, craft care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

You’ll lead discharge planning, provide crisis support, and help families adjust to the facility while building strong partnerships with external healthcare and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or Social Worker Designee certification
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in long-term care settings

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed social histories and assessments for residents and identify medically related social and emotional needs.
• Create individualized care plans that support resident goals and emotional well-being.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contribute to overall care planning.
• Provide individual and group support to residents and families during times of crisis or transition.
• Assist with new resident orientation and help residents and families adjust to the facility.
• Coordinate discharge planning for smooth resident transitions.
• Facilitate staff in-service training and educational programs related to social services.
• Build strong relationships with external partners (hospitals, doctors, churches, community agencies) to support referrals and ongoing care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or SW Designee

Job description

University Rehabilitation Center is recruiting a Social Worker to support residents’ social and emotional well-being in a long-term care setting. You will develop social histories, craft care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

You’ll lead discharge planning, provide crisis support, and help families adjust to the facility while building strong partnerships with external healthcare and community organizations.