Social Worker (LSW) Per Diem, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Social Worker (MSW) for Case Management at Newton Medical Center to work 8AM-4:30PM including one weekend every four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning from an acute care hospital.
• Supportive and therapeutic counseling.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: MSW and Active LSW from NJ.
• Minimum Experience: 1‑year medical setting (acute care hospital) or 1‑year externship would be considered.
• Candidates must be available to commit to 2–3 days per week during the first 4–6 weeks to ensure a thorough onboarding process.
• This role also requires working every other weekend.
• Departmental hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with some flexibility.
• As a seven‑day‑a‑week department, per diem positions do include weekend coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Schedule

• Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: one weekend every four weeks (also every other weekend as noted)
• Departmental hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM with some flexibility