RWJBarnabas Health
Job Title
Social Worker MSW
Location:
600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Lakewood Township)
Facility:
Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department:
Case Management
Req #:
0000222997
Status:
Salaried Full-Time
Shift:
Day (40 hours per week)
Pay Range:
$83,883.00 - $107,469.00 per year (NJ)
Job Overview The Social Worker provides direct case management services to patients and their families utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach. This role requires a working knowledge of case management responsibilities including assessment and documentation, discharge planning, transitions of care, interdisciplinary rounds, regulatory compliance, utilization management, revenue cycle, healthcare financing, inpatient capacity, patient flow, and healthcare related social needs, social determinants of health. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, clinical nurses, and others, actively participates in initiatives that improve key performance indicators such as length of stay and throughput, and ensures continuity of care.
Qualifications
Graduated from an accredited graduate school of social work with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) degree.
State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Preferred
Case Management certification.
Advanced training or certification in clinical social work practice: trauma-informed care, family therapy, and/or palliative care.
One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive assessments in the electronic health record.
Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions to support safe discharge, reduce readmissions, and coordinate care.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds (IDR), presenting cases and communicating discharge planning updates.
Utilize health risk assessments and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings to identify at‑risk patients and coordinate appropriate referrals.
Complete timely referrals for post‑acute care services such as DME, home care, and facility placement using electronic referral systems.
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management, level of care criteria, and payment models (Medicare FFS, bundled payments, managed care).
Collaborate with the Utilization Review team to support insurance authorization and clinical documentation needs.
Proactively manage patient flow by identifying discharge barriers and escalating complex issues to appropriate leaders.
Address healthcare‑related social needs by assessing and coordinating appropriate SDOH services to support safe discharges.
Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and department‑wide initiatives focused on LOS reduction, performance, and engagement.
Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments, when indicated, across various patient populations (hemodialysis, transplant, perinatal, oncologic).
Provide evidence‑based clinical social work interventions addressing the intra- and interpersonal dynamics of illness, survivorship, life transitions, and end-of-life concerns.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Employee Discounts (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, etc.)
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Social Worker MSW
Location:
600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Lakewood Township)
Facility:
Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department:
Case Management
Req #:
0000222997
Status:
Salaried Full-Time
Shift:
Day (40 hours per week)
Pay Range:
$83,883.00 - $107,469.00 per year (NJ)
Job Overview The Social Worker provides direct case management services to patients and their families utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach. This role requires a working knowledge of case management responsibilities including assessment and documentation, discharge planning, transitions of care, interdisciplinary rounds, regulatory compliance, utilization management, revenue cycle, healthcare financing, inpatient capacity, patient flow, and healthcare related social needs, social determinants of health. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, clinical nurses, and others, actively participates in initiatives that improve key performance indicators such as length of stay and throughput, and ensures continuity of care.
Qualifications
Graduated from an accredited graduate school of social work with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) degree.
State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Preferred
Case Management certification.
Advanced training or certification in clinical social work practice: trauma-informed care, family therapy, and/or palliative care.
One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive assessments in the electronic health record.
Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions to support safe discharge, reduce readmissions, and coordinate care.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds (IDR), presenting cases and communicating discharge planning updates.
Utilize health risk assessments and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings to identify at‑risk patients and coordinate appropriate referrals.
Complete timely referrals for post‑acute care services such as DME, home care, and facility placement using electronic referral systems.
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and organizational policies.
Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management, level of care criteria, and payment models (Medicare FFS, bundled payments, managed care).
Collaborate with the Utilization Review team to support insurance authorization and clinical documentation needs.
Proactively manage patient flow by identifying discharge barriers and escalating complex issues to appropriate leaders.
Address healthcare‑related social needs by assessing and coordinating appropriate SDOH services to support safe discharges.
Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and department‑wide initiatives focused on LOS reduction, performance, and engagement.
Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments, when indicated, across various patient populations (hemodialysis, transplant, perinatal, oncologic).
Provide evidence‑based clinical social work interventions addressing the intra- and interpersonal dynamics of illness, survivorship, life transitions, and end-of-life concerns.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Employee Discounts (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, etc.)
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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