Social Worker

Morris View Healthcare Center
East Orange, NJ
Position Summary:

The Social Worker is responsible for meeting the psychosocial needs of residents in a long-term care setting. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, supports residents and families during transitions, and promotes overall quality of life through counseling, care planning, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete and maintain comprehensive psychosocial assessments for all residents upon admission, quarterly, annually, and with significant changes
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans that address psychosocial needs, and update them as necessary
  • Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention for residents and families
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and document social service input
  • Assist residents and families with discharge planning and referrals to community resources
  • Respond to and resolve resident grievances and concerns in accordance with resident rights
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and regulatory-compliant documentation in resident medical records
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS and OBRA guidelines
  • Promote and uphold the rights and dignity of each resident

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited institution
  • Active New Jersey certification or license to practice as a Social Worker (e.g., CSW, LSW)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting
  • Strong working knowledge of long-term care regulations, including MDS, care planning, and documentation standards
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Posted 2025-07-29

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