Social Worker

a valonrehabhc; Hamilton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 180-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility in Hamilton, NJ, is seeking a licensed Social Worker. You will assess residents' psychosocial needs, develop care plans, coordinate services, and support families to promote well-being and successful outcomes.

Requirements include NJ LSW or CSW licensure, a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and experience in healthcare settings, especially SNF/LTC.

Qualifications

• Must have NJ LSW license or CSW.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Social Worker in healthcare, SNF/LTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' psychosocial needs and assess strengths and limitations.
• Address resident concerns and maintain communication with residents, families, and case managers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and families.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and other clinical departments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized psychosocial care plans.
• Participate in care planning meetings and ensure continuity of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and resource referrals.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NJ LSW License or CSW

Job description

Join our team at Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as a licensed Social Worker.

Rate Range: $25/hr.- $40/hr. (All-inclusive based on experience)

Must have SNF/LTC experience

At Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, we believe that emotional, social, and psychosocial support is essential to helping residents achieve the highest possible quality of life. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Social Worker supports residents and families by assessing needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services that promote well-being and successful care outcomes.

Responsibilities for Social Worker:

• Evaluate current, new, and prospective residents to assess psychosocial needs, strengths, and limitations.
• Address resident concerns, goals, and emotional needs while maintaining ongoing communication with residents, families, and case managers.
• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with residents and their families.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and other clinical departments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized psychosocial care plans for residents.
• Participate in care planning meetings and support continuity of care throughout the resident’s stay.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and resource referrals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable facility policies, regulations, and documentation standards.

Qualifications for Social Worker: Must have an NJ LSW License or a CSW

• Must be able to work full-time hours and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare-related setting required; experience in a nursing home or rehabilitation center strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, policies, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion - Advocating for residents’ emotional and social well-being through compassionate support and meaningful care planning.

Respect - Treating every resident and family with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.

Excellence - Delivering thorough, compliant, and person-centered social work services that enhance quality of life.

Benefits for Social Worker:

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

Join our team at Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, an 180-bed Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.
Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us.

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.