Social Worker, MSW

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing vital clinical social work services to patients and their families, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery. You will conduct psycho-social assessments, offer counseling, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate complex discharge plans. With a strong emphasis on preventative medicine and health education, this organization is committed to addressing urgent population health needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• MSW degree required with experience in medical hospital social work preferred.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical social work services to patients and families.
• Conduct psycho-social assessments and provide psychotherapeutic counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage complex discharge plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Regulations

Discharge Planning

Knowledge of Community Resources

Clinical Consultation

Education

MSW from an accredited school of social work

Job description

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals. CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Social Worker is responsible for providing direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients.
2. Providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed.
3. Giving clinical consultations as needed.
4. Providing patient-centered advocacy.
5. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
6. Managing complex discharge plans.
7. Building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources.
8. Making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs.
9. Continuing ongoing education.

Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximize the patients' and families' abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understand all stages of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs to provide individual treatment and care.

What We're Looking For

Education: MSW from an accredited school of social work.

Experience: Previous medical hospital social work preferred.

License: New Jersey Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker required.

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the discharge planning process. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Regulations; community resources. Knowledge of the Joint Commission guidelines (continuation of care).

What We Offer

Competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with Company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, advancement and career development opportunities.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.