Category: Social Work
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Case Management
Salary: $42.32 - $54.22 per year
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Title:Social Worker MSW
Location:Clara Maass Medical Center
Department Name:Case Management
Req #:0000205580
Status:Salaried
Shift:Day
Salary Range: $42.32 - $54.22, Annual
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated salary 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,
Social Work Discharge Planner
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,
Responsibilties:
Assessing/considering the patient's cultural and religious practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriers
Documenting findings on the Social Worker assessment form
Developing a discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient
Consulting/conferring with physicians and medical center staff regarding the patient's medical situation, his/her psychological adjustment to illness/disability and/or continuing care needs
Making appropriate referrals to DYFS, Adult Protective Services, and other agencies as necessary
Assisting 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 care
Notifying supervisor/manager, in a timely manner, of difficult discharge placement concerns
Collaborating with Risk Management and legal staff on guardianship/other legal issues to prevent discharge delays
Documenting and communicating information to Multidisciplinary Team in order to coordinate and maximize care
Documenting medical records according to Department and Hospital Standards
Accurately completing all transfer and discharge summary form
Qualifications:
CSW, LSW or LCSW in the State of New Jersey is required
A Bachelor of Social Work is required, Masters preferred
Case Management certification preferred
One 1 or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred
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 InsuranceRetirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition 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!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
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