Medical Social Worker – Hospital‑Based, Day Shift (Per Diem)

St. Mary's General Hospital; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Social Services II to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling across pediatrics to older adults, and to coordinate discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, a current state license (LSW or higher) within hire, and at least one year of hospital or outpatient mental health experience, with ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Current state license required upon hire and maintained (LSW or higher).
• Minimum one year hospital or outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
• Experience with diverse populations and a wide range of problems (death and dying, maternal-child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness).
• In states without licensure, registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling to Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and significant others.
• Provide case management and milieu management; complete psychosocial assessments and contribute to Treatment Plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and maintain clinical documentation for each client during length of stay.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Current state license upon hire (LSW or higher)

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Social Services II to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling across pediatrics to older adults, and to coordinate discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, a current state license (LSW or higher) within hire, and at least one year of hospital or outpatient mental health experience, with ability to work with diverse populations.