MSW Social Worker: Patient & Family Support Leader

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription discount program

Group life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a licensed social worker to engage patients and families, identify psycho-social needs, educate, counsel, refer, and coordinate safe care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Requires MSW and NJ licensure (LSW/LCSW), strong communication and time-management skills, ability to work under stress with acute and chronic conditions, and a day shift.

Qualifications

• MSW required with NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW)
• NJ Social Work License required
• Ability to counsel, educate and refer patients and families
• Ability to coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Engage patients and families to identify psycho-social needs and develop interventions
• Educate, counsel and refer as indicated
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team and community resources
• Maintain effective communication and documentation in care planning

Skills

Group process

Oral & written communication

Listening

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Job description

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a licensed social worker to engage patients and families, identify psycho-social needs, educate, counsel, refer, and coordinate safe care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Requires MSW and NJ licensure (LSW/LCSW), strong communication and time-management skills, ability to work under stress with acute and chronic conditions, and a day shift.