Social Worker MSW Per Diem

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System seeks a Social Worker MSW Per Diem in Care Coordination to identify patients, provide clinical social work and discharge planning services. The role involves assessing needs across age groups, formulating psychosocial care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must have an MSW and NJ licensure (LCSW/LSW); NPI and Medical Non-Billing Provider Number are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• NJ Social Work License (LCSW or LSW) required or eligible.
• NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number required; apply within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients and deliver clinical social work and behavioral health services.
• Identify patients and conduct discharge planning evaluation and coordinate care.
• Assess the needs of patients across ages and developmental stages (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
• Formulate and implement psychosocial and care coordination/discharge plans with the medical and interdisciplinary team and patient/family.
• Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area.
• Document social work discharge planning activity in the patient’s chart per CMS, QIO, DHHS and JC standards.
• Prepare monthly statistical and other assigned reports.
• Develop and maintain community relations.
• Participate in professional staff development and hospital/community activities to maintain skills and visibility.

Education

MSW from accredited Graduate School of Social Work

NJ Social Work License: LCSW or LSW

Job description

Social Worker MSW Per Diem
Care Coordination

The Social Worker MSW Per Diem will:

• Identify patients and provides clinical social work, and behavioral health services
• Identify patients and conducts discharge planning evaluation and coordination of care
• Assess the needs of patients referred/identified as appropriate to the ages of the patients and to the developmental life cycle stage (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).
• Formulate and implement the psychosocial and/or care coordination/discharge planning care plan for identified patients as appropriate to the ages of the patients and to the developmental life cycle stage in conjunction with the medical and interdisciplinary team and the patient/family.
• Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area.
• Document social work discharge planning activity in the patient's chart in accordance with Departmental, Hospital, CMS, QIO, DHHS and JC standards.
• Prepare monthly statistical and other assigned reports.
• Develop and maintain community relations.
• Participate in professional staff development and Hospital/Community activities to maintain skills and enhance professional visibility.

Requirements:

• MSW from accredited Graduate School of Social Work. NJ Social Work License: LCSW or LSW.
• NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number are required; the application should be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment.
• Previous hospital experience preferred. Experience in medical social work/perinatal pediatrics/behavioral health/case management preferred.
• Position includes some weekend and holiday coverage.
• EARC-PAS certified within 3 months of hire when applicable to assignment.

Salary Range:40.00 - 40.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.