
Social Worker
Albuquerque, NMJob$20–27/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Social Worker at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation supports residents and their families by identifying social, emotional, and mental health needs and connecting them with services. The role works with an interdisciplinary team to promote resident rights and well-being, develop care plans, provide support and information, and coordinate discharge planning and community referrals. A bachelor's degree in social work or a human services field is required.
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Overview
Make a difference in the lives of our residents every day as a Social Worker at Bear Canyon Rehabilitation
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 or human services field required.
*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 $20.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,212 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–27/hr
- US median$31–45/hr851 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 38% below the US median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Social Worker hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Social Worker jobs in New Mexico and 3,212 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Experience
- Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,601 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,111 of the 3,212 open Social Worker jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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