Social Worker — Long-Term Care

Job overview

The Social Worker — Long-Term Care role is onsite in Farmington, MI. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay as competitive. The position is part of an established social work department in a long-term care community. The social worker advocates for residents’ emotional and psychosocial needs and helps residents and families navigate admissions, care planning, transitions, and discharge. The role coordinates with an interdisciplinary care team to support resident-centered care and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Advocate for residents’ emotional, psychosocial, and discharge-planning needs
• assist residents and families with admissions, care planning, transitions, and community resources
• coordinate discharge planning
• participate in interdisciplinary care conferences
• collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other departments
• support residents and families through difficult situations
• maintain timely and accurate documentation
• help ensure compliance with long-term care regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

long-term care

resident advocacy

discharge planning

care conferences

family support

interdisciplinary team

farmington mi

brookside commons

paid time off

401(k) 10% match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k) with 10% match.

Why this role

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW) is preferred; experienced non-licensed candidates with long-term care social services experience are encouraged to apply.

About the employer

Brookside Commons is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.