Medical Social Worker

VNA of Central Jersey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning organization as a Medical Social Worker, committed to providing top-notch home health care services. With over 110 years of service, you'll make a difference while benefiting from robust support systems, including tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs. This role involves assessing social and emotional factors affecting patient recovery and connecting families with necessary resources.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Continuing education programs

403B and 401a retirement plans

Employee Referral programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervised clinical experience; community health experience preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a social work plan of care.
• Provides patients and families with information on community resource options.
• Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work with multiethnic and diverse socioeconomic populations

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Current LSW licensure

Job description

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A future that includes you.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work , we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

Overview

The VNA Health Group

A proud past. A compelling future.

A future that includes you.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work , we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you in getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
• Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
• Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
• Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
• Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
• Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
• Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.
  
  

If this sounds like a future you’d like to be a part of, read on!

We are currently looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The position would be responsible for providing assessment of social and emotional problems that are, or are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or their rate of recovery.

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Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Develops and implements a social work plan of care
• Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems and appropriate interventions
• Provides patients and families with information on community resource options and assists in linking with needed resources
• Adheres to the organization’s policy and procedure on documentation
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position
  
  

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required with current LSW licensure
• 1+ year of supervised clinical experience; community health experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with multiethnic and diverse socioeconomic populations
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demand : Services are provided in the patient’s home in a community or facility setting

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $48,730.50 to USD $117,250. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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