A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Per Diem Social Worker MSW at Community Medical Center located in Toms River. The Social Worker will provide social work interventions, including supportive counseling, discharge planning, and psychotherapeutic approaches that address psychosocial distress and patients social determinants of health.
Qualifications:
Required:
Master's degree in social work required. (MSW) LSW or LCSW licensure required. 2 plus years' experience in social work required. EARC certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred:
Experience within home health or post-acute services preferred.
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem schedule. Monday -
Friday:
8am - 430pm (flexible schedule). Every 6th weekend is required.
Essential Functions:
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, clinical nurses, and others as needed. Conduct patient assessments, maintain comprehensive documentation and participate in interdisciplinary rounds. Execute effective discharge planning strategies to optimize inpatient capacity and maintain smooth patient flow. Oversee seamless transitions of care, detailed discharge planning, and optimized patient flow. Evaluate and address health-related social needs, incorporating social determinants of health into standard care planning. Actively participate in initiatives that improve key performance indicators (such as length of stay, throughput) that align with RWJBH System Goals and ensure continuity of care.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
