Senior Care Social Services Director

Scenic Wellness & Rehabilitiation; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director to lead our Social Services department and promote dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents. You will guide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with NASW Code of Ethics and applicable regulations.

If you are a mission-driven leader with strong communication and supervisory skills, apply today to join a team

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or registered Social Worker in Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services.
• At least 1 year of supervisory social work experience in a healthcare setting working with geriatric populations.
• 2+ years of skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Social Services operations in accordance with NASW Code of Ethics and all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Foster a positive, resident-centered climate that supports individuality and psychosocial well-being.
• Complete psychosocial histories, assessments, and relevant MDS sections; use MDS data to support care planning.
• Participate in care planning and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs.
• Monitor and support resident rights, mental health, and adjustment to the facility.
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation (care plans, progress notes, behavior tracking, PASARR, discharge planning, etc.).
• Educate and support residents and families through placement, adjustment, discharge planning, and access to community resources.
• Coordinate the discharge planning process, referrals, and post-care arrangements.
• Assist in policy development and annual survey readiness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assessment

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Scenic Wellness Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Social Services Director to lead our Social Services department and promote dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents. You will guide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with NASW Code of Ethics and applicable regulations.

If you are a mission-driven leader with strong communication and supervisory skills, apply today to join a team