The posting
Job Description
As a Licensed Social Worker, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping residents feel heard, supported, connected, and at home. You’ll build trusted relationships with residents and their families, help identify and address psychosocial needs, and advocate for each resident’s emotional and social well-being throughout their stay.
From welcoming a new resident and helping families navigate the transition to skilled nursing, to providing support during changes in condition, care planning, and challenging situations, you’ll be a trusted resource for residents, families, and the care team. You’ll connect residents with community resources and additional services when needed, support meaningful social engagement and emotional security, and help ensure each resident’s voice and individual needs remain at the center of their care.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs
- Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation
- Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident
- Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings
- Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management
- Attend committee meetings as required.
- Complete monthly QA reports.
- As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services
- Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms
- Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services.
- Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents
- Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting
- Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator
- Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed
- Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work
Licensing Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
About Us
Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.
Wellsential Health is the largest Texas-based non-profit, skilled nursing organization, representing more than 65 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers across the state. Our mission is to make better health and wellness possible for all Texans by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the communities we serve. As a non-profit partner, we reinvest in our residents, our facilities, and our people—because our purpose is care, not profit.
Our team members are dedicated professionals who bring heart, integrity, and commitment to improving quality of life every day. At Wellsential Health, we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our residents. When our team members feel supported, valued, and well cared for, they can provide the highest level of care in return. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact, Wellsential Health is the place to grow your career and serve with purpose.



