Social Services Director| LSW Required

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401k with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Rehab Social Worker / Case Manager for a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role focuses on managing rehab discharges, coordinating care, and partnering with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, smooth transitions home.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Social Work (LSW preferred) and prior LTC/SNF experience; a strong commitment to resident advocacy and collaborative care is essential.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Social Work licensure; LSW preferred; relevant health care experience is valued.
• Experience coordinating with nursing, therapy, and other professionals in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to assess resident needs and facilitate discharge planning and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehab caseload from admission through discharge.
• Complete assessments and care plans and facilitate 72-hour conferences.
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning conferences.
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and community resources.
• Arrange ancillary services and follow-up care.
• Identify barriers to discharge and help find solutions.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure residents have resources for safe transition home.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Resident advocacy

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

LSW licensure preferred

Job description

REHAB SOCIAL WORKER / CASE MANAGER 91-Bed Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

STOP SCROLLING — THIS COULD BE THE JOB YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

Do you enjoy building relationships with residents and families? Are you the person who can take a complicated discharge and figure out how to make it work? We want YOU on our team!

Our Rehab Unit typically carries a 20–25 guest caseload, giving you the opportunity to truly know the people you’re working with and make a meaningful impact during their stay.

Your Mission

Help our rehab guests successfully navigate their journey from ADMISSION REHAB HOME!

In This Role You Will

• Manage your rehab caseload from admission through discharge
• Complete assessments and care plans and facilitate 72-hour conferences
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning conferences
• Work closely with residents and families
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and community resources
• Arrange ancillary services and follow-up care
• Identify barriers to discharge and help find solutions
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, providers, and the entire interdisciplinary team
• Make sure each guest has the resources and support needed for a safe transition home

Who would be a great fit?

• Licensed Social Worker experience
• OR LPN with LTC/SNF experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or another related field
• LTC/SNF Experience Strongly Preferred

Why you'll love this role.

• Make a real difference — You get to see the people you work with regain their independence and return home.
• Be part of a team — You’ll work side‑by‑side with nursing, therapy, providers, families, and other disciplines.
• Focus on successful outcomes — Your work directly impacts a resident’s ability to safely transition back to their home and community.
• Build relationships — With a rehab caseload of approximately 20–22 guests, you can provide personalized attention instead of simply being a number.

Because the best discharge plan is the one that gets someone safely back HOME.

Join our AWARD WINNING team at Evergreen!

SILVER National Quality Award WINNERS!

NO MANDATING!

Overtime after 8 hours!

The Social Services Director oversees and directs the daily operations of the social services department. This position is responsible for leading efforts to provide social services to residents and their families to enable them to deal with the impact of illness and extend placement. The Social Worker participates in resident care management and plays a key role in advocating and promoting resident rights.

You Will Earn

• Competitive wages based on your valuable experience
• Yearly Wage Increases

PLUS We Offer You Best In Class Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical – no deductible or co‑pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
• Generous Paid Time Off PTO
• Dental & Vision
• Holiday Pay
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive & Supportive Leadership!

How You Will Help People Every Day

• Oversee and direct resident care management and ensure all established social services provisions are carried out.
• Identify medically‑related social services needs of residents and ensure that these needs are met.
• Assist in meeting the psychological needs of each resident, including developing and managing services to improve social functioning, reduce psychosocial problems, enhance positive self‑image, and preserve dignity.
• Coordinate psychiatric services and monitor psychoactive medication usage.
• You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive.
• You will develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles.

What you will need to be part of our EPIC team:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or in related human services field, including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology;
• Preferred candidate has a Limited License in Social Work; LSW preferred
• 3+ years of related experience in a health care facility; long term care experience
• highly desired; working knowledge of gerontology.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

Facility Location:

111 Evergreen Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015

Surrounding locations within 15 miles: Brownlee Park, Lakeview, Springfield, Level Park, Oak Park, Marshall, Bellevue, South Gull Lake, Galesburg, Olivet, Athens, Comstock Northwest, Stony Point, Union City, Eastwood, Parchment, Nashville, Kalamazoo, Portage, Albion, Homer, Vicksburg

This is a full time position

Licensure Required: Limited Social Work LSW