Hospital Social Worker - Per Diem (Days)

St. Mary's General Hospital; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Social Services II per diem day position.

You will provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling across age groups, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families during hospitalization. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning, with documentation and clinical record maintenance throughout each client's stay.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Current state license (LSW or higher) required or in states without licensure registration within 3 months.
• Minimum one year hospital or outpatient experience with mental health focus.
• Experience with diverse populations and wide range of problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and families.
• Perform case management and milieu management; complete psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and reevaluate Treatment Plans; coordinate discharge planning with a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete documentation and maintain clinical records during length of stay.

Skills

Social work

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Current state license (LSW or higher)

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Social Services II per diem day position.

You will provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling across age groups, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families during hospitalization. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning, with documentation and clinical record maintenance throughout each client's stay.