Social Worker MSW

Clara Maass Medical Center; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide direct clinical services to patients, including psycho-social assessments and counseling. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, supporting patient-centered advocacy and continuity of care. Candidates must hold an MSW and relevant licensure with experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with MSW degree.
• State licensure required by NJ State board of social work examiners.
• Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic counseling and assessments to patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex discharge plans.
• Document ongoing social work services and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Assessment

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Job description

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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.

Job Overview :

Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal / external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas) and medical errors.

Qualifications : Required :

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master’s in social work) degree.
• State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners.
• Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW).
• Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Preferred :

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable) :

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions) :

• 8 : 00—5 : 00
• Days

Essential Functions :

• Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient’s level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning.
• Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary.
• Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification.
• Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient / family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients’ bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care.
• Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient’s age specific needs.
• Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient / family needs.
• Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of : incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions.
• Provides information to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members regarding available community resources and other post hospitalization options and make referrals in accordance with patient choice needs. Responds to referral sources in a timely manner.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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
• 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 the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.