MSW Social Worker (Per Diem) – Discharge & Care Coordination

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System seeks a Social Worker MSW Per Diem in Care Coordination to identify patients, provide clinical social work and discharge planning services. The role involves assessing needs across age groups, formulating psychosocial care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must have an MSW and NJ licensure (LCSW/LSW); NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• NJ Social Work License (LCSW or LSW) required or eligible.
• NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number required; apply within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and deliver clinical social work and behavioral health services.
• Identify patients and conduct discharge planning evaluation and coordinate care.
• Assess the needs of patients across ages and developmental stages (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
• Formulate and implement psychosocial and care coordination/discharge plans with the medical and interdisciplinary team and patient/family.
• Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area.
• Document social work discharge planning activity in the patient’s chart per CMS, QIO, DHHS and JC standards.
• Prepare monthly statistical and other assigned reports.
• Develop and maintain community relations.
• Participate in professional staff development and hospital/community activities to maintain skills and visibility.

Education

MSW from accredited Graduate School of Social Work

NJ Social Work License: LCSW or LSW

Job description

Saint Peter’s Health Care System seeks a Social Worker MSW Per Diem in Care Coordination to identify patients, provide clinical social work and discharge planning services. The role involves assessing needs across age groups, formulating psychosocial care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must have an MSW and NJ licensure (LCSW/LSW); NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number are required within 30 days of hire.