The Role of the Social Services Director/Social Worker in Long Term Care

A social worker in a long term care community interviews center patients and their families and primarily is responsible for providing family crisis intervention and assisting families in understanding the implications and complexities of the medical or social situation and its impact on lifestyle. This kind of position requires a master’s degree in social work and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

How to Become a Social Services Director/Social Worker

In the state of Oregon, there are four distinct social work credentials in Oregon with increasing training requirements and levels of independence: Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

The minimum requirements to become a registered baccalaureate social worker in Oregon are to complete an accredited bachelor of social work (BSW) program, pass an Association of Social Work Boards (AWSB) exam, and pay a licensing fee. The other three social work credentials require additional training and experience. Read more here.

Find a Social Services Director/Social Worker Job in Long Term Care

Our job board shows openings at long term care providers throughout Oregon.

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Wage Expectations

View wage data for Oregon nursing home social services director here.

Education for Social Services Director/Social Worker

OHCA facilitates an annual Social Services Conference every March. View upcoming educational opportunities here.