Hospital Social Worker – MSW/LCSW, Care Navigator

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Paid Holidays and PTO

Retirement Plan

Fitness Center Discount

Daycare Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a licensed social worker to engage patients and families, assess psycho-social needs, and coordinate safe, effective care plans.

The role includes educating, counseling, and referring as indicated, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and community resources, and supporting PFCC information sharing. A Master's in Social Work and NJ licensure are required.

Qualifications

• MSW and LSW or LCSW are required.
• New Jersey Social Work License is required.
• Effective group process, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain composure under stress.
• Ability to engage patients and families in psycho-social assessment.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients and families to identify psycho-social needs and coordinate interventions.
• Educate, counsel, and refer as indicated.
• Plan and communicate with multi-disciplinary team and community resources.
• Support PFCC information sharing core element.

Skills

NJ Social Work License

MSW

LSW or LCSW

Group process skills

Oral and written communication

Listening skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a licensed social worker to engage patients and families, assess psycho-social needs, and coordinate safe, effective care plans.

The role includes educating, counseling, and referring as indicated, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and community resources, and supporting PFCC information sharing. A Master's in Social Work and NJ licensure are required.