LEAD SOCIAL WORKER

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in New Jersey seeks a Lead Social Worker to guide psychosocial care from admission through community reintegration, blending clinical expertise with compassionate patient advocacy.

You will assess, counsel, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge planning and adherence to Medicare/Medicaid regulations, while connecting patients to post-acute resources such as home health and rehab services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• New Jersey LCSW licensure required.
• 2–4 years of hospital clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Provide clinical counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Coordinate care across teams to ensure safe discharge planning.
• Navigate Medicare/Medicaid regulations and JCAHO guidelines.
• Link patients to post-acute resources including home health and outpatient services.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and healthcare rights.

Skills

English communication

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Welcome to Hudson Regional Health

Technology Transforming Care

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

Our Services

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity - comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Our Hospitals

• Secaucus University Hospital: Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital: A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital: A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.

Job Title: Lead Social Worker

Role Overviews

a Lead Social Worker at Hudson Regional Health, you will serve as a critical link between clinical innovation and compassionate patient advocacy. You are responsible for steering the psychosocial aspects of the patient journey, ensuring that individuals and their families are supported from admission through a seamless transition back into the community. By blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the continuum of care, you will help navigate complex medical and social landscapes to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Intervention: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to care and develop personalized intervention plans.
• Counseling & Advocacy: Provide high-level clinical counseling to patients and families, offering emotional support and crisis intervention during acute medical episodes.
• Care Coordination: Facilitate the movement of patients through the healthcare continuum by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and safe discharge planning.
• Regulatory Navigation: Apply expert knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and JCAHO (Joint Commission) guidelines to ensure all care transitions meet stringent compliance and quality standards.
• Resource Management: Act as a liaison to community resources, ensuring patients have access to the necessary post‑acute support systems, including home health, rehabilitation, or outpatient mental health services.
• Education: Educate patients and their support networks on disease management, healthcare rights, and the available community-based social services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of related clinical experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Licensure: Must be a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing, to facilitate complex discussions between medical staff and families.
• Technical Knowledge: Proven proficiency in discharge planning, JCAHO guidelines for continuity of care, and Medicare/Medicaid regulatory frameworks.
• Preferred Skills: Previous experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting is highly preferred and considered a significant plus

Rotating Saturdays required

8:30-5PM

8 hour days

80 hours per pay period