Director of Social Services- MSW
Carlisle, PAJob$30–36/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Director of Social Services leads the department and advocates for residents’ rights and psychosocial well-being in a long-term care setting. The role guides patients and families through admission and discharge, coordinates community resources, develops care plans, and supports staff and families through education. It also oversees staffing, budgets, quality improvement, and compliance with regulations and the NASW Code of Ethics.
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Overview
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
We believe that healthcare is more than just clinical outcomes—it’s about the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of the residents we serve. We are looking for a Director of Social Services who is ready to lead with heart, advocate with passion, and ensure every resident lives a life of dignity and independence.
As the Director of Social Services, you aren’t just a department head; you are the architect of a supportive environment. You will lead the charge in creating a culture where residents thrive.
The key highlights of your impact will be as follows:
Lead with Vision: You’ll direct the entire Social Services department, ensuring we not only meet federal and state regulations but exceed the NASW Code of Ethics.
Be the Voice for Others: You will serve as the primary advocate for resident rights, ensuring their psychosocial needs are met and their voices are heard within the interdisciplinary team.
Navigate the Journey: From the moment of admission to a successful discharge, you will guide patients and families through transitions, providing clinical support and expert resource coordination.
Build the Dream Team: You will recruit, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated social workers (or manage the function individually in specialized centers), fostering professional growth and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
*Clinical Excellence: Conduct deep-dive psychosocial assessments, develop interdisciplinary care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions for residents adjusting to long-term care.
*Strategic Administration: Manage departmental budgets, staffing needs, and Quality Improvement initiatives. You’ll be the key Social Services voice in Morning Meetings and Utilization Management.
*Discharge Mastery: Coordinate seamless transitions back to the community by building strong linkages with behavioral health, hospice, and other community-based providers.
*Empowerment through Education: Train nursing center staff on resident rights and abuse prevention while educating families on healthcare decision-making and advanced directives.
Qualifications
*Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required
*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice
in long term care.
*Additional certification such as Geriatric Case Management, Hospice & Palliative Care,
Gerontology, Clinical Social Work, Health Care, Nephrology, Mental Health, and/or
Substance Abuse preferred.
*At least 3-5 years of supervised Social Service experience in a health care setting working
directly with individuals preferred.
*Management/administrative/supervisory experience preferred.
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
*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members
*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
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 $30.00 - USD $36.00 /Hr.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,254 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$30–36/hr
- US median$31–45/hr932 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $33/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Social Worker hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 115 open Social Worker jobs in Pennsylvania and 3,254 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Geisinger10 open
- Penn Medicine10 open
- Amergis7 open
- Experience
- Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,585 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,798 of the 3,254 open Social Worker jobs (55%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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