Jefferson Health
Social Worker/MSW (Full-Time/Day) Stratford
Jefferson Health, Stratford, New Jersey, us, 08084
Social Worker/MSW (Full-Time/Day) Stratford
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. 1 year of acute care medical surgical discharge planning experience preferred.
Position Requirements
Primary working hospital but must be willing to float to all 3 hospitals if needed (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill).
1 weekend shift commitment every 4 weeks.
Major holiday commitment.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Masters of Social Work program required. Masters of Social Work required.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License
Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Essential Functions
Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conducts psychosocial assessment and reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional, and cognitive capabilities of patients in relation to their illness and health maintenance needs.
Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs 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 patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Salary Range
$54,634.94 to $77,854.79 (actual hiring rate determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America).
Worker Sub Type
Regular.
Employee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America.
Equal Opportunity
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), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per‑diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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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. 1 year of acute care medical surgical discharge planning experience preferred.
Position Requirements
Primary working hospital but must be willing to float to all 3 hospitals if needed (Stratford, Washington Township, Cherry Hill).
1 weekend shift commitment every 4 weeks.
Major holiday commitment.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Masters of Social Work program required. Masters of Social Work required.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years hospital‑based social work experience.
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License
Active LSW or LCSW required for New Jersey positions and preferred for Pennsylvania positions.
Essential Functions
Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Conducts psychosocial assessment and reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional, and cognitive capabilities of patients in relation to their illness and health maintenance needs.
Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs 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 patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.
Salary Range
$54,634.94 to $77,854.79 (actual hiring rate determined based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America).
Worker Sub Type
Regular.
Employee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America.
Equal Opportunity
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), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per‑diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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