Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Job Description

LTC Social Worker – Job Description

Position Summary:
The LTC Social Worker supports residents and families in long-term care settings by providing emotional support, coordinating care plans, assisting with transitions, and ensuring resident rights and well-being. This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and knowledge of healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for new and existing residents.

• Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.

• Coordinate discharge planning and smooth transitions (hospital, home, rehab).

• Advocate for resident rights and ensure compliance with LTC regulations.

• Manage admissions, transfers, and family meetings.

• Assist residents with financial, social, and community resources.

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in EHR systems.

• Support grief, loss, adjustment issues, and mental well-being.

• Participate in quality assurance, audits, and regulatory surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW).

• Valid state Social Worker license (LSW/LMSW/LCSW).

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare settings preferred.

• Strong communication and case-management skills.

• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and LTC regulations.

• Ability to work with elderly, disabled, and diverse populations.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Psychosocial assessment

• Crisis intervention

• Care planning

• Case management

• Family counseling

• Discharge planning

• Cultural sensitivity

• Documentation & compliance

• Advocacy & resident rights

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