Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, Shift/Days Varies, Atlantic Health Morristown Medi
340B Health, Convent Station, NJ, United States
Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to promote continuity of care in the community.
Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00, with occasional weekend as needed
Responsibilities
Interview patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and interventions related to social determinants of health.
Participate and provide input in multidisciplinary rounds, focusing on psycho/social context.
Serve as a resource and advocate for the patient and family during advanced care planning discussions.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustments to illness and life changes.
Offer preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are or are threatened by detrimental situations.
Collaborate with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
Maintain awareness of available psycho-social services programs and provide relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with community organizations.
Coordinate and maintain a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with the patient, family, and/or significant others.
Document appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions, and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
Develop a social service network with city, state, or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining services such as food stamps, other financial supports, and transitional housing.
Evaluate psycho-social services program objectives and results and participate in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement, or other services.
Discharge Planning Focus Areas
Long Term / Custodial Care
Acute rehab, Sub-acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice
Homelessness solutions and resources
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW)
Previous medical hospital social work experience
NJ LSW license
Preferred: LCSW
Competencies
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
Knowledge of relevant and state regulatory standards related to Social Work
Rapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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Work Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00, with occasional weekend as needed
Responsibilities
Interview patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and interventions related to social determinants of health.
Participate and provide input in multidisciplinary rounds, focusing on psycho/social context.
Serve as a resource and advocate for the patient and family during advanced care planning discussions.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustments to illness and life changes.
Offer preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are or are threatened by detrimental situations.
Collaborate with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
Maintain awareness of available psycho-social services programs and provide relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with community organizations.
Coordinate and maintain a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with the patient, family, and/or significant others.
Document appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions, and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
Develop a social service network with city, state, or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining services such as food stamps, other financial supports, and transitional housing.
Evaluate psycho-social services program objectives and results and participate in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement, or other services.
Discharge Planning Focus Areas
Long Term / Custodial Care
Acute rehab, Sub-acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice
Homelessness solutions and resources
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW)
Previous medical hospital social work experience
NJ LSW license
Preferred: LCSW
Competencies
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
Knowledge of relevant and state regulatory standards related to Social Work
Rapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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