Social Worker I
University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ
•$71,728 - $102,903
About The Position
The Social Worker I provides interventions to support and resolve patient and family crises, advocacy, and facilitation in response to life-changing events. The role also includes discharge planning. With considerable autonomy, the social worker provides professional treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and their families, understanding life-cycle changes and their relationship to health care and general well-being.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a professional school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Licensed as an LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) by the State of New Jersey.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of post-MSW experience in a medical setting.
- Discharge planning experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement social work plans and interventions efficiently and effectively to assure continuity of care.
- Provide psychosocial assessment and counseling to patients and families relating to patients’ social, emotional, and cognitive capabilities.
- Develop and present accurate Discharge Plan A and B for assigned patients.
- Collaborate with the patient’s physician in obtaining legal guardianship, adoptions, and competency determinations.
- Document social work activity in accordance with University Hospital standards.
Benefits
- Vacation Accrued Time
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
