Social Work Director

Job overview

The Social Work Director role is onsite in Broad Brook, CT; compensation is described as generous and commensurate with experience, with no numeric amount specified. The director oversees facility social work services for residents and their families.

What you'll do

• Supervise the facility’s Social Work Services department and contracted staff
• conduct resident interviews and psychosocial assessments
• participate in discharge planning and potential-admission screening as needed
• coordinate medically related social services
• collaborate on staff training and community referrals
• and serve as liaison to contracted mental health practitioners. The role may require responding to clinical emergencies, regulatory visits, surveys, and issues outside normal work hours.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fresh river healthcare

social work director

broad brook ct

long-term care

social work services

resident assessments

discharge planning

psychosocial services

behavioral health

interdisciplinary team

bachelor’s degree required

master’s degree preferred

health insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation, personal, and sick time
• 401(k) retirement program
• short- and long-term disability insurance.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field is required; a master’s degree in social work is preferred. Long-term-care experience providing direct social services is required.

About the employer

Fresh River Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.