Social Worker, MSW - Care Coordination - Vineland

Inspira Health • Vineland, NJ

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About The Position

Provides social services to medical patients and caregivers as they transition to the appropriate level of care. The role includes completing psychosocial assessments for specific patient populations, including dialysis, mother-baby, and oncology patients, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning for high-risk patients. The Social Worker participates in interdisciplinary rounds and educates patients and caregivers, connecting them with appropriate community resources and agencies to help ensure safety upon discharge. The master’s-prepared Social Worker functions within the guidelines of the National Association of Social Work and is responsible for continued professional and personal growth.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work with an MSW degree.
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Social Worker; an LSW is required. LSW or LCSW level depends on years of social work experience and clinical courses.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of post-master’s social work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Case Management Certification (ACMA or CCM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments for specific patient populations, including dialysis, mother-baby, and oncology patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning for high-risk patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Educate patients and caregivers and connect them with appropriate community resources and agencies to help ensure safety upon discharge.
• Provide social services to patients and caregivers as they transition to the appropriate level of care.
• Maintain professional practice within the guidelines of the National Association of Social Work and pursue continued professional and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time