Social Services Director

Legacy Health And Rehab LLC; West Meade (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work that makes aDifference

Job summary

Legacy Health And Rehab LLC in West Meade, TN is seeking a compassionate and organized Social Services Director to lead resident-centered social services within our skilled nursing and long-term care team.

The role focuses on supporting residents and families through care decisions, advance directives, discharge planning, and coordinating community resources while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related field.
• Experience in social services within skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights, discharge planning, and LTC regulations is a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Support residents and families with care decisions and resources.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate community services, referrals, transportation, and resources.
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and quality of life.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

Social Services Director

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and resident-focused Social Services Director to join our skilled nursing and long-term care team. This position plays an essential role in supporting the emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being of our residents while helping residents and their families navigate care decisions, transitions, and available resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Provide support and guidance to residents and their families

• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and discharge planning

• Coordinate community services, referrals, transportation, and other resources

• Advocate for residents’ rights, preferences, dignity, and quality of life

• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

• Assist residents with advance directives and related care-planning needs

• Support residents experiencing grief, adjustment difficulties, behavioral concerns, or changes in condition

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, activities, dietary, and other departments

• Participate in quality assurance activities and state or federal surveys

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred

• Previous social services experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, healthcare, or a related setting preferred

• Knowledge of residents’ rights, discharge planning, and long-term care regulations is a plus

• Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work compassionately and professionally with residents, families, staff, and community providers

• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Supportive team environment

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in residents’ lives

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Benefits for eligible employees

If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping residents maintain dignity, independence, and the highest possible quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.