Social Worker (LSW) Per Diem - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Pequannock Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and families to support comprehensive, integrated, uninterrupted hospital care and continuity of care in the community. The department seeks a per diem social worker with a minimum commitment of two days per week, including weekend and holiday rotation. Weekend coverage is a primary expectation. The standard work schedule is 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The social worker assesses patients’ psychosocial situations in relation to their medical needs, plans interventions and treatment goals, and provides support during adjustment to illness and life changes. The role includes coordinating discharge planning and after-care services, connecting patients with community and government resources, documenting services in accordance with applicable policies and requirements, and contributing to program planning and improvement. New hires must be available for 2–3 days per week during their first 4–6 weeks for onboarding and department orientation, including shadowing. They must also attend virtual Epic training on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM after completing required e-learning modules.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work; MSW required.
New Jersey LSW required.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
Knowledge of relevant state regulatory standards related to Social Work.
Availability for 2–3 days per week during the first 4–6 weeks of employment for onboarding and department orientation, including shadowing.
Attendance at virtual Epic training sessions on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, after completion of required e-learning modules.
Per diem availability with a minimum commitment of two days per week, including weekend and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical hospital social work experience.
New Jersey LCSW.
Rapid-cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ psychosocial situations in relation to medical needs and plan interventions and treatment goals to improve patient and family functioning.
Interview patients, family members, and significant others to assess social work needs and social determinants of health.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide input on psychosocial context.
Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families in discussions involving advance care planning.
Provide preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients whose well-being is at risk.
Collaborate with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
Stay current on available psychosocial programs and services and provide relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with community organizations.
Coordinate and maintain psychosocial discharge planning for the assigned service area; identify patient needs and arrange appropriate after-care services.
Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive discharge planning with patients, families, and significant others, including planning for long-term or custodial care, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facilities, LTAC, dialysis, hospice, and homelessness resources.
Document psychosocial assessments, individual contacts, family interventions, and discharge planning according to department policy and applicable state, federal, and Joint Commission requirements.
Develop a social service network with city, state, and other government services to help patients access services such as food stamps, financial support, and transitional housing.
Evaluate psychosocial services program objectives and results, and participate in program planning and improvement consistent with the hospital and department mission.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and professional standards.
When needed, accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlements, or other services.
Complete onboarding and department orientation, including shadowing, and attend required virtual Epic training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.