Social Worker MSW

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Social Worker MSW at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. The role focuses on frontline advocacy, resource navigation, and coordinated care across the healthcare continuum within the Case Management team.

The position requires an MSW, NJ LSW/LCSW, and willingness to work day shifts in a salaried, full-time setting. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Active NJ social work license (LSW or LCSW).
• Ability to participate in weekend/holiday rotations.
• Preference for medical social work or hospital case management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Eligible or interested in teaching fieldwork for graduate/undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families across healthcare continuum.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to address psychosocial needs.
• Navigate community resources to support social and financial barriers to care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES

Documentation & records

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Req #: 0000272103

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Case Management

Pay Range: $86,600.00 - $111,100.00 per year

Location: 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000272103

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $86,600.00 - $111,100.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Social Worker MSW

Are you a dedicated social worker ready to provide vital, frontline advocacy for patients across the healthcare continuum? At RWJBarnabas Health, our Case Management teams work collaboratively to support patients and families navigating the social, financial, and psychological impacts of illness. As an essential member of our interdisciplinary teams, you will partner directly with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure the emotional and social aspects of patient care are championed. We view our social workers as a critical component of the care plan, redefining the patient experience through compassion, resource navigation, and teamwork. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver impactful care that empowers our patients and communities!

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about helping patients and families resolve complex social, financial, and emotional barriers to health and recovery.
• You excel in collaborative environments and take pride in building strong, supportive working relationships with multidisciplinary care teams.
• You possess excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, maintaining a high bar for timely clinical record-keeping.
• You enjoy continuous learning and are eager to attend educational seminars to bring new community resources back to your team.
• You believe that true patient healing and successful transitions are optimized when medical expertise meets deep empathy and advocacy.

To Be Considered For This Opportunity, You Must Have

• A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
• An active Social Work Licensure in the State of New Jersey (LSW or LCSW).
• The flexibility to participate in a weekend and holiday work rotation alongside your team.
• Strongly prefer previous medical social work or hospital case management experience.
• Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred.
• Eligibility or interest in providing field instruction for graduate or undergraduate social work students.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer