Senior Care Social Worker — Discharge & Counseling

Regency at Troy; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Regency at Troy is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to help improve the lives of our senior guests through medically-related social services. You will assist with admissions, evaluations, referrals, and communication with residents and families.

The role supports discharge planning, financial and legal referrals, and coordination with outside agencies, while documenting care plans accurately in MDS systems. Michigan licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Current social work licensure in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work required; master’s degree preferred.
• One year of supervised social work experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions, social services evaluations, provides for social services or referrals, and maintains communication with resident and families.
• Assists guests with financial and legal matters (pensions, referrals to lawyers, funeral preplanning).
• Provides discharge planning services (wait list placements, home care intake, transfer arrangements, liaises with outside agencies).
• Provides or arranges counseling services and psychiatric medication management as indicated.
• Ensures documentation is accurate and timely in MDS care plans.

Skills

Strong teamwork abilities

Effective communication

Care planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Social Work Licensure in MI

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Regency at Troy is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to help improve the lives of our senior guests through medically-related social services. You will assist with admissions, evaluations, referrals, and communication with residents and families.

The role supports discharge planning, financial and legal referrals, and coordination with outside agencies, while documenting care plans accurately in MDS systems. Michigan licensure is required.