Social Worker, Social Services, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Medical Social Worker to screen, assess, and address psychosocial needs of patients and families. You will educate, counsel, and refer as indicated, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.

Requires a Master’s degree in social work, a New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility, and LSW. Prior medical social work experience is preferred, with strong communication and time-management skills in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program.
• New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility required.
• LSW license required.
• Experience in medical social work preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and evaluate patients and families for psychosocial needs.
• Educate, counsel, and refer as indicated.
• Plan and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and community resources.

Skills

LSW required

Group facilitation

Oral & written communication

Active listening

Time management

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Position SummaryTo screen, assess, and evaluate patients and their families to identify psychosocial and discharge planning needs and develop appropriate interventions. To educate, counsel, and refer as indicated. To plan and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team and community resources.Educationmasterâ€s degree in social work from an accredited program required. New Jersey Social Work License or eligibility required..ExperiencePrevious medical social work experience preferred.SkillsNew Jersey Social Work License or eligibility required. LSW required. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. 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. , nurses, physicians, Rehab, Chaplains, HHAs, Art Therapist, HHAs, 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 skill to problem solve.* Driver`s License - current and valid driver`s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.Job LocationKraft CenterShiftDay (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.