Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients (existing, new and prospective) based on their needs and limitations
• Address patient concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the patient as well as a case manager
• Build rapport with patients and their families
• Cookordination care with PT departments
• Develop care plans for patients

Qualifications

• Must have a CSW or LSW
• Must be able to work full-time hours and be flexible
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree is strongly preferred
• Must be licensed in the state of NJ
• Minimum three (1) years' experience as a social worker in a healthcare-related setting
• Experience within a nursing home or rehabilitation center is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities
• Communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources