Social Worker LCSW

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Social Worker LCSW to join their Case Management department. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to facilitate patient treatment and discharge planning. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate will have an MSW degree and experience in an acute hospital setting. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

PTO

Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulating psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Participating in case conferences and providing crisis interventions.
• Providing counseling and discharge planning.

Skills

Assessment

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Education

MSW Degree

Job description

Social Worker LCSW

Req #: 0000199665

Category: Social Work

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Case Management

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick,
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The Social Worker collaborates with healthcare team members to facilitate patient treatment and discharge planning. Responsibilities include assessment, care coordination, patient/caregiver education, and ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex needs. The role involves direct clinical services, psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, resource referrals, and legal/guardianhip collaborations.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW degree
• State licensure by the NJ State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
• Case Management certification preferred
• One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred

Physical Demands: Extensive walking and talking; dealing with seriously ill patients and families; may assist in delivering DME to patient rooms.

Responsibilities include:

1. Formulating psychosocial assessments and treatment plans
2. Participating in case conferences and providing crisis interventions
3. Providing counseling and discharge planning
4. Assessing cultural, emotional, physical, and language barriers
5. Documenting assessments and communicating with the multidisciplinary team
6. Referring to community resources and legal agencies
7. Assisting with patient transfers/discharges and legal issues

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and discounts.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.