Director- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Company: Sedgewood Commons
Location: Falmouth
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving
the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and
exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care
industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and
supportive work environment where every team member is valued and
empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced
professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities
for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join
us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and
residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we
serve. Responsibilities: The Social Services Specialist works with
nursing center patients/residents and their family
members/significant others to identify patients/residents'
strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then
procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides
patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical,
mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services
are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social
Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state,
and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and
standards of care. *Assists with planning and implementing a
comprehensive Social Services program. *Works with the
interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents'
rights and the psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
*Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each
patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and
psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident
for discharge. *Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at
admission and documents initial discharge plan and involves the
patient/resident and family throughout the process. *Educates staff
regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the
psychosocial needs of the patients/residents and their
families/significant others including the problems of aging and
disability as requested by the Social Services Director.
Qualifications: *Master's degree in social work or human services
required. *Must possess any certifications/licensures as required
by State of employment to practice in long-term care. Benefits:
*Variable compensation plans *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service
Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen
hardships *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance,
401K, Paid Time Off We also offer several voluntary insurances such
as: *Pet Insurance *Term and Whole Life Insurance *Short-term
Disability *Hospital Indemnity *Personal Accident *Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining
agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay
classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Posted
Salary Range: USD $25.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.
Keywords: Sedgewood Commons, New England , Director- Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Healthcare , Falmouth, Northeast
