Social Worker — Skilled Nursing Facility

Job overview

The Social Worker role is onsite at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes the salary as competitive and mentions overtime pay. The role supports residents and families in a skilled nursing facility. The social worker promotes residents’ well-being and quality of life through psychosocial assessment, advocacy, therapeutic support, education, and care coordination. The role works with residents, families, staff, and community resources, including coordinating discharge planning and referrals.

What you'll do

• Review and contribute to facility policies and quality-of-life practices
• maintain community resource listings
• document psychosocial progress
• advocate for resident rights
• complete social histories and psychosocial assessments
• contribute to interdisciplinary care plans
• provide therapeutic interventions, support, education, and groups as appropriate
• coordinate discharge planning and referrals
• educate staff and residents
• supervise assigned students.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

lexington park md

chesapeake shores nursing center

skilled nursing facility

resident advocacy

psychosocial assessment

care planning

discharge planning

lmsw

lcsw

lcsw-c

pto and insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off in the first year
• overtime pay.

Why this role

LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C is required, along with annual relicensure and yearly continuing education requirements. Long-term care or skilled nursing experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.