Social Work Director

Beach-Garden-Rehab-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Beach-Garden-Rehab- in the United States seeks a compassionate Social Worker to join its skilled nursing facility team. The role focuses on psychosocial support, care planning, and ensuring regulatory compliance to promote resident well-being and smooth transitions of care.

The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, advocacy for residents, and participation in quality initiatives. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or eligible.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families.
• Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and coordination of community resources.
• Advocate for resident rights and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate family meetings and care conferences.
• Support adjustment to illness, disability, and long-term care placement.
• Maintain accurate documentation per facility policies and regulations.
• Assist with grievance resolution and participate in QAPI and facility improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Skilled Nursing Facility

Reports To: Administrator

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing facility. The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting residents and their families by addressing psychosocial needs, facilitating care planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This position is key to enhancing resident well-being, promoting quality of life, and supporting smooth transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as needed
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families
• Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and coordination of community resources
• Advocate for resident rights and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Facilitate family meetings and care conferences
• Support residents with adjustment to illness, disability, and long-term care placement
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policy and regulations
• Assist with grievance resolution and conflict mediation
• Participate in QAPI and facility improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Related Field
• Current state licensure or eligibility (if applicable)
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare setting preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth