Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker – Erickson Senior Living

Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living – a 20‑acre, continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey – is looking for a resident‑centered Social Worker to join our skilled nursing, long‑term rehab, assisted living, and memory care teams. The role focuses on providing high‑quality social work services to residents and their families.

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging that reflects our mission, vision and values.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that includes an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO plans, PLUS company‑paid volunteer hours in compliance with state law.
• 401(k) for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match.
• On‑site medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for all eligible members.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library.
• Growth opportunities as we expand our community portfolio.
• Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience.

• Complete psychosocial assessments, MDS, and other required documentation per policy and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the Social Work function from admission through discharge, including room changes and transition planning.
• Participate in the care plan process by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop resident‑centered plans and prescribe psychosocial interventions.
• Provide bereavement support to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Monitor and document psychosocial and medically related social service needs routinely.
• Maintain working knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and professional standards.
• Investigate and coordinate resolution of grievances and customer service issues, collaborating with residents to facilitate decision‑making at the most appropriate level.

• Social Worker degree required; MSW preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with older adults in post‑acute/long‑term care, with knowledge of geriatrics and dementia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may supersede the requirements listed above.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.