Social Worker, LCSW

Silverado • Escondido, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Silverado Escondido, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services, is hiring a Director of Resident and Family Services (LCSW). This role supports residents and families through the emotional and psychosocial aspects of aging and dementia. Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions since 1997 and is a certified Great Place to Work®. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and knowledgeable leader with a deep understanding of memory care, who thrives in emotionally complex situations, advocates for residents and families, and collaborates across departments to enhance quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Accreditation of Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• At least one year of experience working in long-term care, gero-psych, or related experience with seniors.
• Knowledge and experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia.
• Experience supporting individuals with memory impairment and their families.
• Ability to bill Medicare for therapy services provided.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and outreach needs.
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Comfortable working in an environment with animals and pets.
• May be required to work outside of regular hours depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents and families in understanding and coping with the psychosocial challenges of aging and dementia.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, with completion of appropriate documentation for billing.
• Promote the community to civic and memory impairment-related groups, reflecting Silverado’s mission and quality of care.
• Establish open communication with residents and families, receiving requests, complaints, and input for the establishment of care standards within the community.
• Maintain continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.
• Participate in in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Strong internal mobility
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees