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Atlantic Health System

Social Worker (LSW) Per Diem, Shift/Hours Varies, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Pequannock Township, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$68,028 / year median in New Jersey

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker for Case Management at Chilton Medical Center.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

Provide Social Work coverage to facilitate discharges, meet with patients and families to assess and provide discharge planning support, resources, referrals, transfers to Extended Care and inpatient psychiatric facilities. Work closely with the Healthcare Team to implement the plan of care, obtain insurance authorizations as required, communicate with community resources and area facilities. Phone, Fax and Electronic documentation a must.

Minimum Education:

MSW and NJ LSW Minimum Experience:

1-year medical setting (acute care hospital) or 1-year externship would be preferred