Social Worker, MSW, Care Coordination, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a licensed social worker (MSW) to engage patients and families, identify psycho-social needs, develop interventions, and coordinate safe plans of care with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires NJ social work licensure (MSW with LSW or LCSW).

Strong communication, group process, time management, and the ability to work under stress with acute and chronic conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW and NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW) required.
• New Jersey Social Work License required.
• Effective group process skills and strong communication (oral & written).
• Ability to manage details and work under stress with diverse patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients and families to identify psycho-social needs and coordinate interventions.
• Educate, counsel, and refer as indicated.
• Plan and communicate with multidisciplinary team and community resources.
• Contribute to PFCC Information Sharing Core Element in care planning.

Skills

MSW

LSW or LCSW

Group facilitation

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Stress management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Position SummaryTo engage patients and families in identifying psycho-social needs in order to develop appropriate interventions and coordinate optimal, and safe plans of care. To educate, counsel, and refer as indicated. To plan and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team and, community resources and support the Information Sharing Core Element of PFCC.EducationMaster's degree in social work from an accredited program.ExperiencePrevious social work experience preferred.SkillsNew Jersey Social Work License required. MSW and LSW or LCSW required. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $37.46 - $46.82 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.