Social Worker (LSW) - Full Time - Days - 8AM-4PM - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, NJ
About The Position
Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to support comprehensive, integrated, uninterrupted hospital care and continuity of care in the community. The position assesses psychosocial circumstances in relation to medical needs, plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals, and provides support as patients and families adjust to illness and life changes. The Social Worker collaborates with the healthcare team and community organizations, coordinates psychosocial discharge planning, and helps patients and families obtain appropriate after-care services and community resources. The role documents assessments, contacts, interventions, and discharge planning according to department policy and applicable state, federal, and Joint Commission requirements. It also evaluates psychosocial services and participates in program planning and improvement, while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and professional standards. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a required weekend rotation. The role is based at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Graduate degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
- Previous medical hospital social work experience.
- New Jersey LSW license.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, and of developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
- Knowledge of relevant state regulatory standards related to social work.
- Rapid-cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise.
Nice To Haves
- New Jersey LCSW license preferred.
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 identified through case finding or referrals to assess social work needs and social determinants of health.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide input about 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 in situations that are detrimental or threaten their well-being.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
- Keep current on available psychosocial service programs 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, identifying patient needs and planning 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 policies and applicable state, federal, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Develop a social service network with city, state, and other governmental services to help patients obtain services such as food stamps, financial supports, and transitional housing.
- Evaluate psychosocial services program objectives and results and participate in program planning and improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality according to hospital and departmental policy and professional standards.
- May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlements, or other services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or more.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement support, 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, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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Job Type
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