Social Worker MSW

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their team. This rewarding role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective discharge planning. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Social Work and relevant state licensure, along with a passion for helping individuals navigate their healthcare journeys. This organization values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package, promoting both professional growth and personal well-being. If you are committed to making a difference in the community and have the necessary qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners.
• One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team to facilitate patient treatment plans.
• Provide direct clinical social work services to patients and families.
• Manage complex discharge plans and make referrals to community agencies.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Care Coordination

Psycho-social Assessment

Psychotherapeutic Counseling

Patient Advocacy

Education

MSW (Masters in Social Work)

State Licensure

Case Management Certification

Job description

Social Worker MSW
Req #: 0000189930

Category: Social Work

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: VOCA Grant

Location:

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

Job Overview:

The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan.

This position incorporates assessment, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW Masters in Social Work degree

• State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners

• Licenses Social worker LSW or licensed clinical social worker LCSW depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW

Preferred:

• Case Management certification preferred

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

Scheduling Requirements:

• This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).

Essential Functions:

• The Social Worker 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

• Giving clinical consultations as needed,

• Providing patient centered advocacy,

• Collaborating with 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

• The Social Worker ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework

• The social worker demonstrates understanding of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer