Social Worker/LSW

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with Company match

Generous paid time off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement and career development opportunities

Job summary

CarePoint Health Management Associates in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking a Social Worker responsible for assessing and counseling patients, facilitating their movement throughout the continuum of care.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker status along with 2–4 years of related experience. We offer competitive pay, medical benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in patient assessment and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assess, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Implement interventions to facilitate patient movement through care continuum.

Skills

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ability to communicate clearly in English

Knowledge of discharge planning process

Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Regulations

Knowledge of JCAHO guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Social Worker is responsible for assessing, counseling, intervening, implementing and educating the patient, family/significant others to facilitate movement throughout the continuum of care.

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 2 –4 years related Experience

Skills: NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the discharge planning process. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid Regulations; community resources. Knowledge of JCAHO guidelines (continuation of care).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.