Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director (FT)
Carespring Health Care Management, Union, KY, United States
Licensed Social Worker - Social Services Director (FT)
Job Category: Social Services
Requisition Number: LICEN007127
Posted: April 1, 2026 • Full-Time • On-site
Location: BOONESPRING, Boonespring of Union, 10250 US 42, UNION, KY 41091, USA
Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state‑of‑the‑art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well‑being of residents, families and staff.
Pay Rate: $55,000 to $67,500 based on licensure and experience!
Responsibilities
Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short‑term skilled patient and long‑term care resident
Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee
Provides services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem‑solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs
Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes
Attends Medicare meetings or designates social service designee
Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow‑up community services, home health referrals and alternative placements
Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues
Conducts in‑services to educate staff on the emotional and social needs of residents, and teaches methods for dealing with residents and families
Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care‑related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings
Works with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/re‑application process
Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow‑up as directed by Facility Administrator
Qualifications
Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or holds an active social worker license in the state of the facility
Long‑term care experience preferred or willing to learn
Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living
BS/LSW/MSW required
Boonespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke‑Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number: LICEN007127
Posted: April 1, 2026 • Full-Time • On-site
Location: BOONESPRING, Boonespring of Union, 10250 US 42, UNION, KY 41091, USA
Come join our team as the Social Services Director – Licensed Social Worker at our state‑of‑the‑art, skilled nursing facility. The position coordinates the social services department to promote the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well‑being of residents, families and staff.
Pay Rate: $55,000 to $67,500 based on licensure and experience!
Responsibilities
Possesses good communication and listening skills to identify the social, emotional, and financial needs of each short‑term skilled patient and long‑term care resident
Oversees the daily functioning of the Social Service Designee
Provides services to residents/families to assist with the adjustment process and problem‑solving regarding meeting social, emotional, and financial needs
Assists in the implementation of Room and Roommate Changes
Attends Medicare meetings or designates social service designee
Coordinates discharge planning for patients by arranging for follow‑up community services, home health referrals and alternative placements
Acts as an advocate for residents and families in regard to resident rights issues
Conducts in‑services to educate staff on the emotional and social needs of residents, and teaches methods for dealing with residents and families
Attends administrative staff meetings, morning report, Performance Improvement meetings, resident care‑related meetings, and quarterly staff meetings
Works with the front office to assist residents/families with Medicaid approval/re‑application process
Provides Medicaid Pending/Patient Liability related follow‑up as directed by Facility Administrator
Qualifications
Meets the requirements for the Social Services Director for a skilled nursing facility or holds an active social worker license in the state of the facility
Long‑term care experience preferred or willing to learn
Resident advocate within the structure of communal residential living
BS/LSW/MSW required
Boonespring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke‑Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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