Director of Social Work
Rockland County, NY, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- social work leadership
- skilled nursing facility
- care plan development
The Director of Social Work in a Skilled Nursing Facility provides strategic leadership, develops care plans, and ensures departmental compliance and quality. They coordinate discharge planning from admission to promote continuity of care and represent the organization in community outreach. The role demands significant experience, independent judgment, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills within long-term care settings.
A Skilled Nursing Facility is hiring a Director of Social Work (DSW) in the Rockland County areaof NY.
DUTIES:
Provides strategic direction by establishing, implementing, and overseeing departmental policies and objectives.
Conducts assessments, develops care plans, and supports individuals in adapting to their environment.
Offers leadership and oversight to departmental personnel, ensuring quality and compliance.
Coordinates discharge planning beginning at the point of admission to ensure continuity of care.
Represents the organization through occasional outreach with external partners and community entities.
Utilizes a broad range of professional concepts, practices, and procedures to guide decision-making.
Exercises significant creativity, independent judgment, and discretion in achieving departmental and organizational goals.
Relies on extensive experience and professional insight to plan, manage, and execute responsibilities effectively.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience within a long-term care or comparable regulated environment.
Strong working knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication, leadership, and team development.




