Medical Social Worker - Discharge & Care Planning

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Medical Social Worker to screen, assess, and address psychosocial needs of patients and families. You will educate, counsel, and refer as indicated, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Requires a Master’s degree in social work, a New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility, and LSW. Prior medical social work experience is preferred, with strong communication and time-management skills in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility required.
• LSW license required.
• Experience in medical social work preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate patients and families for psychosocial needs.
• Educate, counsel, and refer as indicated.
• Plan and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and community resources.

Skills

LSW required

Group facilitation

Oral & written communication

Active listening

Time management

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Medical Social Worker to screen, assess, and address psychosocial needs of patients and families. You will educate, counsel, and refer as indicated, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Requires a Master’s degree in social work, a New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility, and LSW. Prior medical social work experience is preferred, with strong communication and time-management skills in a fast-paced hospital