Social Worker LSW / MSW
About The Position
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Social Worker (LSW/MSW). This position provides discharge planning assistance, supportive counseling, and advocacy services to assigned patients and their families.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or in the related fields of Guidance and Counseling, Human Services, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, and Vocational/Disability Rehabilitation, from an accredited college or university required.
- Internship required.
- NJ Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Certified Social Worker required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in medical social work or post-acute facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient's social services and discharge planning needs and their ability to provide for those needs post discharge.
- Identifies situations indicating possible abuse, dependencies, growth and development problems and follows up appropriately.
- Provides support to patients and families coping with illness and/or hospitalization.
- Follows regulations while working with patients and/or families for post-acute placement.
- Makes recommendations regarding needs of patients and suggestions for providing more effective comprehensive care and social services.
- Refers patients to community or other appropriate services post discharge.
- Reports possible abuse cases to appropriate community agencies for further investigation.
- Documents all assessments, referrals, and interventions in the patient’s medical record.
- Maintains professional relationships with post-acute facilities for referrals and placements.
- Attends multi-disciplinary rounds to support length of stay goals.
- Assesses patients when requested by nursing, patient/family and/or physician.
- Works with nursing, ancillary and medical staff with high degree of professionalism and tact.
- Attends and/or facilitates family meetings when requested.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
