Social Services Director (5-Star facility)

Career Strategies; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking an experienced Social Services Director for a Long-Term Care and Subacute Facility in New Jersey. You will lead the Social Services Department, drive resident advocacy, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident transitions of care.

The role requires a BSW/MSW/CSW, prior SNF/LTC leadership, and a collaborative, self-directed leadership style. Excellent communication and regulatory expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Required: BSW, MSW, or state-recognized Certified Social Worker (CSW)
• Experience: Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, resident rights, and interdisciplinary care planning
• Collaborative, self-directed leadership style with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee all social services functions, including psychosocial assessments, care planning, and discharge planning
• Maintain and audit POLST forms and coordinate weekly resident visits with the psychology provider
• Participate in weekly Utilization Review (UR) meetings and manage weekly discharge planning updates
• Ensure completion and distribution of the annual Resident Rights mailing
• Maintain compliance with PASRR (Level I & II), grievance logs, and all applicable regulations
• Complete MDS 3.0 documentation (Sections Q and C) and ongoing progress notes
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary care conferences and support resident transitions of care
• Provide coverage support for Admissions, including census awareness and insurance verification
• Supervise and support one Social Worker, including hiring and performance management in collaboration with Administration and HR

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Resident rights

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BSW

MSW

CSW

Job description

Long-Term Care & Subacute Facility | New Jersey

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Services Director to lead the Social Services Department in a long-term care and subacute community. This role reports directly to the Administrator and plays a vital part in resident advocacy, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position is ideal for a seasoned Social Services professional who enjoys autonomy, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact on residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all social services functions, including psychosocial assessments, care planning, and discharge planning

Maintain and audit POLST forms and coordinate weekly resident visits with the psychology provider

Participate in weekly Utilization Review (UR) meetings and manage weekly discharge planning updates

Ensure completion and distribution of the annual Resident Rights mailing

Maintain compliance with PASRR (Level I & II), grievance logs, and all applicable regulations

Complete MDS 3.0 documentation (Sections Q and C) and ongoing progress notes

Collaborate in interdisciplinary care conferences and support resident transitions of care

Provide coverage support for Admissions, including census awareness and insurance verification

Supervise and support one Social Worker, including hiring and performance management in collaboration with Administration and HR

Qualifications

Required: BSW, MSW, or state-recognized Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Experience: Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care setting

Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, resident rights, and interdisciplinary care planning

Collaborative, self-directed leadership style with excellent communication skills

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off:

Why You’ll Love This Role:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly respected, 5-Star facility with strong leadership support and minimal bureaucracy. You’ll have the chance to lead with independence, build meaningful resident relationships, and truly shape the future of Social Services within a close-knit care community.

Equal Opportunity Employer