Licensed Social Worker - LMSW or LBSW
About The Position
The Licensed Social Worker supports residents’ social and emotional well-being and works with residents, families, facility staff, and external partners. The role involves assessing residents’ medically related social and emotional needs, developing individualized care plans, supporting residents and families during crises and transitions, and coordinating discharge planning. The Social Worker also contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, new-resident orientation, staff education, and referral relationships with community partners. Reliability, consistent attendance, multitasking, composure in a dynamic environment, and respectful collaboration are important to success.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW), or have certification as a Social Worker Designee with relevant secondary education.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have experience working in long-term care settings.
- Be compassionate, organized, and committed to residents’ holistic well-being.
- Demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, consistent attendance, multitasking, composure in a dynamic environment, and respectful collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed social histories and assessments for residents, identifying medically related social and emotional needs.
- Create individualized care plans that support resident goals and emotional well-being.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contribute to overall care planning.
- Provide individual and group support to residents and families during times of crisis or transition.
- Assist with new resident orientation and help residents and families adjust to the facility.
- Coordinate discharge planning for smooth resident transitions.
- Facilitate staff in-service training and educational programs related to social services.
- Build relationships with external partners, including hospitals, doctors, churches, and community agencies, to support referrals and ongoing care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Cancer and critical illness coverage
- Whole and term life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Paid time off
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Corporate resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
