Social Worker – Skilled Care Admissions Coordinator

ClarkLindsey, a premier Community serving older adults, located in Urbana, IL, is seeking a licensed, proactive Social Worker to serve as our Skilled Care Admissions Coordinator. This unique dual-role position combines skilled care admissions with psychosocial support, care planning, and resident advocacy for older adults in a skilled nursing environment.

We are looking for a professional who thrives with autonomy, is energized by change, and excels in environments that require strategic thinking, strong decision-making, and the ability to design and improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Care Planning

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective residents and families.

• Manage referrals, pre-admission assessments, and the full admissions process.

• Collaborate with others to create and update resident care plans.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review progress and plan discharges.

• Coordinate insurance notifications, appeals, and communication.

• Complete and submit MDS 3.0 assessments.

Grievance Officer Designee

• Document and track resident concerns.

• Assist with investigations and ensure confidentiality.

• Ensure timely and fair resolution of grievances.

Resident & Family Council Coordination

• Facilitate and document monthly Resident Council meetings.

• Organize quarterly Family Council meetings.

• Serve as liaison for follow-up to concerns.

Psychosocial & Mental Health Support

• Conduct assessments and provide short-term counseling.

• Refer residents to external longer-term mental health providers.

• Lead support groups and educational sessions.

Resident Services Team Collaboration

• Guide residents and families through care transitions.

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives.

Ideal Behavioral & Working Style

• Proactive, future-focused, strategic thinker.

• Independent and confident decision-maker.

• Fast-paced, driven, adaptable to change.

• Direct, analytical communicator.

Qualifications

Required:

• MSW with LSW or LCSW (Illinois).

• 2+ years in senior living or healthcare.

• Proficiency in MDS 3.0 and Medicare regulations.

• Experience in the responsibilities listed above.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of skilled care admissions regulations.

• Experience in fast-paced interdisciplinary settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $64,000–$67,300, based on experience. Bonuses: Up to 2% annually.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.

• FSA options.

• AFLAC policies.

• Life and LTD insurance.

• Educational reimbursement.

• PTO including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time.

• Sick leave and bereavement leave.

• Complimentary meals, EAP, on-site fitness center, uniform assistance, Lifelock/AAA options.

Why Join ClarkLindsey?

You will play a vital role in shaping the resident experience in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.