Per Diem Hospital Social Worker – Weekend & Holiday Rotations

Atlantic Health System; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning for patients and families. The role involves interviews, participation in Multidisciplinary Rounds, and advocacy for Advanced Care Planning, with ongoing collaboration with the care team to support transitions from hospital to community resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating community resources, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring continuity of care

Qualifications

• Assesses psychosocial situation and plans appropriate interventions.
• Interviews patients/families to assess social work needs.
• Coordinates with care team and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, family members, and others to assess needs for social work and interventions related to social determinants of health.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social Context.
• Advocates for patient/family discussions on Advanced Care Planning.
• Provides psychosocial support during illness and life changes.
• Maintains discharge planning programs and ensures continuity of care.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interviews with patients/families

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning for patients and families. The role involves interviews, participation in Multidisciplinary Rounds, and advocacy for Advanced Care Planning, with ongoing collaboration with the care team to support transitions from hospital to community resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating community resources, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring continuity of care