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Licensed Social Worker - LMSW or LBSW

Deerings Nursing & RehabilitationOdessa, TXFull TimePosted 1w ago

About the job

Join Our Team as a Social Worker

Provide Compassionate Care and Support for Residents and Families

We’re seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our growing team! This role plays a vital part in supporting residents' social and emotional well-being. Reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency with attendance are essential. Success in this position also requires multitasking, staying composed in a dynamic environment, and working collaboratively and respectfully with others.

Your Impact as a Social Worker

In this role, you will

  • Develop detailed social histories and assessments for residents, identifying medically related social and emotional needs.
  • Create individualized care plans that support resident goals and emotional well-being.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contribute to overall care planning.
  • Provide individual and group support to residents and families during times of crisis or transition.
  • Assist with new resident orientation and help residents and families adjust to the facility.
  • Coordinate discharge planning for smooth resident transitions.
  • Facilitate staff in-service training and educational programs related to social services.
  • Build strong relationships with external partners (hospitals, doctors, churches, community agencies) to support referrals and ongoing care.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who

  • Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or has certification as a Social Worker Designee with relevant secondary education.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Has experience working in long-term care settings.
  • Is compassionate, organized, and committed to the holistic well-being of residents.

Benefits (Full-Time)

  • Comprehensive Benefits : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Extra Protection : AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
  • Life Insurance : Whole and Term Policies
  • Professional Growth : Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
  • Time to Recharge : Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Planning : Immediate 401(k) eligibility
  • Unwavering Support : Exceptional corporate resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

From Deerings Nursing & Rehabilitation's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Deerings Nursing & Rehabilitation

Deerings Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 109 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Deerings Nursing & Rehabilitation, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Odessa, TX, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for mental health staff, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Deerings Nursing & Rehabilitation

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