Social Worker, MSW, Care Coordination, Per Diem, Day

The Valley Hospital•Paramus, NJ

13d•$38 - $48

About The Position

Position Summary To engage patients and families in identifying psycho-social needs in order to develop appropriate interventions and coordinate optimal, and safe plans of care. To educate, counsel, and refer as indicated. To plan and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team and community resources and support the Information Sharing Core Element of PFCC.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
New Jersey Social Work License required. MSW and LSW or LCSW required.
Effective group process skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication.
Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.).
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

Previous social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

To engage patients and families in identifying psycho-social needs in order to develop appropriate interventions and coordinate optimal, and safe plans of care.
To educate, counsel, and refer as indicated.
To plan and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team and community resources and support the Information Sharing Core Element of PFCC.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities