Social Worker, MSW - Hamilton, NJ Req #: 0000210342
Category: Social Work
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Case Management
Pay Range: $38.96 - $49.92 per hour
Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000210342

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $38.96 - $49.92 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

Job Overview:

The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. This position incorporates assessment, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care. The Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. The Social Worker ensures 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduation from an accredited graduate school of Social Work with an MSW (Master’s in Social Work) degree

Preferred:

Case Management certificationOne or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examinersLicensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course workLSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW

Scheduling Requirements:

Day Shift Full Time

Essential Functions:

Complete 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 educationFormulates comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the psychosocial/behavioral problems for implementation of treatment plansParticipates in ongoing case conferencing with focus on psychotherapeutic advocacy, clinical goals, and treatment planningProvides crisis interventions for patients and their family members/significant others/PCGsProvides psychosocial counseling to patients and family members/significant others/PCGs to assist in adapting to illness, diagnoses, and dischargeArranges for placement of patients in inpatient psychiatric units or intensive outpatient mental health and/or substance abuse programsProvides assistance to patients and family members in locating outpatient resourcesAssessing/considering the patient's cultural and religious practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriersDocumenting findings on the Social Worker assessment form; documenting and communicating information to multidisciplinary team in order to coordinate and maximize care; documenting in medical records according to department and hospital standardsDeveloping a discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patientConsulting/conferring with physicians and medical center staff regarding the patient's medical situation, his/her psychological adjustment to illness/disability and/or continuing care needsMaking appropriate referrals to DCPP, Adult Protective Services, and other agencies as necessaryAssisting with transfer or discharge of patient to another level of care or setting based on patient's assessed needs and hospital's capacity to provide careNotifying supervisor/manager, in a timely manner, of difficult discharge placement concernsCollaborating with Risk Management and legal staff on guardianship/other legal issues to prevent discharge delaysAccurately completing all transfer and discharge summary formOther duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsTuition ReimbursementShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death Insurance Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer