Skilled Nursing Social Worker - Discharge & Family Support

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mon-Fri schedule

PTO and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Accela Healthcare in Wayne, NJ is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. You will support residents and families, assist with discharge planning, and improve quality of life in post-acute and long-term care settings.

The role emphasizes empathetic communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration with physicians and staff to navigate healthcare challenges.

Qualifications

• Provide psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Conduct social service assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Facilitate resident and family meetings as needed.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services.
• Address concerns related to resident rights, adjustment, and quality of life.
• Support admissions and orientation processes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Conduct social service assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Facilitate resident and family meetings as needed.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services.
• Address concerns related to resident rights, adjustment, and quality of life.
• Support admissions and orientation processes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Social assessments

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Accela Healthcare in Wayne, NJ is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. You will support residents and families, assist with discharge planning, and improve quality of life in post-acute and long-term care settings.

The role emphasizes empathetic communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration with physicians and staff to navigate healthcare challenges.