Social Worker, Mental Health

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 foster a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Opportunities for growth, development, and advancement are available 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.

• Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services Specialist, collaborating with patients/residents and their families/significant others to identify strengths and social, emotional, and mental health needs and obtain services to meet those needs.
• Provide patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life, in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines, regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patient/resident rights and well-being; educate 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 to provide support and information to improve quality of life.
• Perform 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 the patient/resident population.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field required.
• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by the state of employment to practice in long-term care.

• 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 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
• 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 $28.85 - USD $36.05 /Hr.