Licensed Social Worker

Ridgewood Center-NJ
Ridgewood, NJ
Overview:

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

The Social Services Specialist works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care.

*Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
*Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the
psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
*Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies
social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident for
discharge.
*Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and
involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
*Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs
of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and
disability as requested by the Social Services Director.

Qualifications:

*Master's degree in social work or human services required.

*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Benefits:

*Variable compensation plans
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
*Pet Insurance
*Term and Whole Life Insurance
*Short-term Disability
*Hospital Indemnity
*Personal Accident
*Critical Illness
*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Hr.
Posted 2026-04-17

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