Director of Social Services

Mountain Vista Senior Living Community is seeking a Director of Social Services to lead the Social Services department within our well-established senior living community. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring residents receive comprehensive psychosocial support while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social worker who is passionate about advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the emotional well-being of older adults.

• Competitive Pay: $70,000–$80,000 per year (credit for experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, weekday schedule with occasional evenings as needed
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day
• Leadership Opportunity: Guide and develop the Social Services team
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Supportive Environment: Join a team committed to high-quality care and resident advocacy

• →Lead the Social Services department and oversee psychosocial care for residents across the community
• →Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards of practice for social services
• →Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling and supportive services to residents
• →Advocate for residents’ rights, well-being, and quality of life
• →Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• →Participate in discharge planning and coordinate transitions of care
• →Serve as a liaison between residents, families, community agencies, and healthcare providers
• →Support families through adjustment, transitions, and care planning decisions
• →Provide crisis intervention when needed
• →Maintain accurate documentation of social work assessments and interventions
• →Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations
• →Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary committees
• →Supervise and develop Social Services team members through coaching, training, and performance management

• Licensed Social Worker in the state of Colorado
• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing clinical social services in long-term care, healthcare, hospice, or mental health settings
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care team
• Strong knowledge of social services regulations in long-term care environments
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

• Experience in senior living or skilled nursing environments
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a Social Services department
• Experience with discharge planning and care coordination

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly with additional details regarding the community and leadership team.

Apply today to learn more about this leadership opportunity.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.