Jefferson Health
Social Worker/MSW (Full-Time/Day) Washington Township
Jefferson Health, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Social Worker/MSW (Full-Time/Day) Washington Township
Job Details
Provides social work services, assesses and enhances the patient’s/family’s/significant other’s ability to cope with physical, emotional and environmental problems related to illness/convalescence and discharge plan. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish a discharge plan for the patient. This is not a psych or behavioral health or counseling position. One year of acute care medical‑surgical discharge planning experience preferred.
Primary working hospital with willingness to float to all 3 hospitals (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill)
One weekend shift commitment every 4 weeks
Major holiday commitment
Education Graduate from an accredited Masters of Social Work program required.
Experience Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Certifications, Registration or License Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Essential Functions
Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conduct psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs.
Develop and implement a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Provide counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care.
Advocate on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Acute Care discharge tasks.
Salary Range $54,634.94 to $77,854.79 Annual (actual hiring rate determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications; not eligible for annual incentive).
Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)
Primary Location Address 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America
Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
Equal Opportunity Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription drugs), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.
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Primary working hospital with willingness to float to all 3 hospitals (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill)
One weekend shift commitment every 4 weeks
Major holiday commitment
Education Graduate from an accredited Masters of Social Work program required.
Experience Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Certifications, Registration or License Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Essential Functions
Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conduct psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs.
Develop and implement a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Provide counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care.
Advocate on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Acute Care discharge tasks.
Salary Range $54,634.94 to $77,854.79 Annual (actual hiring rate determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications; not eligible for annual incentive).
Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)
Primary Location Address 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America
Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
Equal Opportunity Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription drugs), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.
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