Social Worker
Company: Brightwood Center-WV
Location: Follansbee
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Must be a Licensed Social Worker! 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 believe in
fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work
environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make
a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just
starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth,
development, and advancement 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.
Responsibilities: Enrich lives as a nursing center Social Services
Specialist where you will work with patients/residents and their
family members/significant others to identify strengths, social,
emotional, and mental health needs and then obtain services to meet
those needs. The goal is to provide patients/residents with the
highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance
with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of
Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and
regulations, company policies and procedures, and standards of
care. *Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote and
protect patient/resident rights and well-being. This includes
educating 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 and to provide support and information to improve quality
of life. *Perform patient/resident 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 our patient/resident
population. Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work.
*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of
employment to practice in long-term care. Benefits: *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 all 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 We
also offer several 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
$22.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.
Keywords: Brightwood Center-WV, Warren , Social Worker, Social Services , Follansbee, Ohio
