Jefferson Health
Social Worker/MSW (Full-Time/Day) Stratford
Jefferson Health, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Social Worker/MSW (Full‑Time/Day) Stratford
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Social Worker/MSW (Full‑Time/Day) Stratford
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Job Summary 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.
Key Responsibilities
Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conducts psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others related to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health‐maintenance needs.
Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Provides counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care.
Advocates on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Acute‑care discharge tasks.
Qualifications Education
– Graduate from an accredited Master of Social Work program required.
Experience
– Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Certification
– Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Additional Information Primary Hospital Work Location
– Stratford; willing to float to all 3 hospitals (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill).
Weekend Shift Commitment
– One weekend shift every 4 weeks.
Holiday Commitment
– Major holiday commitment.
Salary Range
$54,634.94 to $77,854.79.
Work Shift
– Workday Day (United States of America).
Primary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America.
Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits, providing colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Social Worker/MSW (Full‑Time/Day) Stratford
role at
Jefferson Health
Job Summary 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.
Key Responsibilities
Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conducts psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others related to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health‐maintenance needs.
Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning.
Provides counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care.
Advocates on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Acute‑care discharge tasks.
Qualifications Education
– Graduate from an accredited Master of Social Work program required.
Experience
– Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Certification
– Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Additional Information Primary Hospital Work Location
– Stratford; willing to float to all 3 hospitals (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill).
Weekend Shift Commitment
– One weekend shift every 4 weeks.
Holiday Commitment
– Major holiday commitment.
Salary Range
$54,634.94 to $77,854.79.
Work Shift
– Workday Day (United States of America).
Primary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America.
Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits, providing colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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