Social Service Director

CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES

Job Title : Social Worker – Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Position Summary :

The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial support to residents and their families in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. This position focuses on promoting residents' emotional well-being, assisting with adjustment to the facility, discharge planning, advocacy, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Resident Support & Advocacy

• Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission, quarterly, annually, and as needed.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and families to assist with adjustment to long-term care and life transitions.
• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of life.
• Address behavioral, emotional, and social concerns in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Care Planning & Coordination

Discharge Planning & Transitions

Compliance & Documentation

Resident & Family Engagement

Qualifications :

Reports To : Administrator

Work Environment :

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-Term Care environment; may involve occasional evening or weekend hours depending on resident and family needs.