Hospital Social Worker – Discharge & Care

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a hospital social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, participation in Multidisciplinary Rounds, and advocacy in care planning to ensure continuity post-discharge.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining documentation in accordance with policy.

Qualifications

• Must have MSW degree from an accredited program
• NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
• Experience in hospital social work preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient psychosocial needs and plans interventions to improve functioning
• Interview patients and families to evaluate social work needs
• Contribute to Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social Context
• Advocate for patients and families in Advanced Care Planning discussions
• Coordinate and maintain discharge planning across service areas
• Document assessments and discharge plans per policy and regulatory requirements

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Healthcare informatics

Education

MSW degree

NJ LSW license

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a hospital social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, participation in Multidisciplinary Rounds, and advocacy in care planning to ensure continuity post-discharge.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining documentation in accordance with policy.