Job Overview:

The Social Worker MSW is astrong and collaborative team member who provides psychosocial patient assessments and supportive intervention, and develops plans for safe transitions from the hospital using an interdisciplinary approach. Manages complex social and discharge issues, builds and maintains relationships with internal/external resources, and links patients to community agencies and entitlement programs to address gaps in social determinants of health. Demonstrates an understanding of all stages of growth and development and the ability to assess each patient's age-specific and cultural needs to provide individual treatment and care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's of Social Work degree
• NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW)
• Minimally 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting (Will consider 1 full year of hospital internship)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach
• Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients
• Providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed
• Providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education
• Ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients' and family's abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework
• Performs other tasks as directed

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.