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Licensed Social Worker

Genesis HealthCare$35.00/hrFair Lawn, NJPosted 1mo ago
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About the job

Overview

Maple Glen Center was named a 2026 US News and Newsweek 2026 Best Nursing Home in America!

Join our winning team!

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

Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs. The goal is to provide 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, company policies and procedures, and standards of care.

*Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services.

*Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.

*Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.

*Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.

*Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population.

Qualifications

*Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field 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 $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet those needs. The goal is to provide 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, company policies and procedures, and standards of care.

*Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes educating staff on the role of social services.

*Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/resident to address social service needs.

*Hold meetings with patients/residents, families, and significant others as requested and to provide support and information to improve quality of life.

*Perform patient/resident discharge planning activities such as family/patient education, nursing center documentation and make referrals to appropriate agencies and suppliers.

*Establish relationships and maintain contact and referral flow with community-based agencies/services that benefit our patient/resident population.

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

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

From Genesis HealthCare's job posting, checked Oct 21, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Genesis HealthCare

Genesis HealthCare operates 184 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in 18 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) states. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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