Hospital Social Worker - Care Navigator & Counselor

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Social Work professional to engage patients and families in identifying psychosocial needs and coordinating safe, effective care plans. The role involves education, counseling, and referrals, and close communication with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSW with NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW) and have strong group process, communication, and time-management skills to support patients with varied health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• New Jersey Social Work License required.
• MSW and LSW or LCSW required.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment or care planning preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients and families to identify psychosocial needs and develop interventions.
• Educate, counsel and refer as indicated.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Skills

Group facilitation

Oral and written communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's in Social Work

NJ social work license

MSW and LSW or LCSW

Job description

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Social Work professional to engage patients and families in identifying psychosocial needs and coordinating safe, effective care plans. The role involves education, counseling, and referrals, and close communication with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSW with NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW) and have strong group process, communication, and time-management skills to support patients with varied health