Social Worker (MSW) - Full Time - 8AM-4PM M-WF - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, NJ

About the role

Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Monday - Friday - 8:30AM-4:30PM - Weekend rotation required.

• Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.
• Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and/or interventions related to social determinants of health.
• Participate and Provide input in Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social Context
• Function as resource and advocate on behalf of the patient and family for discussions involving Advanced Care Planning
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustment to illness and life changes. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being. Collaborates with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care. Maintains current with available psycho-social services programs/services and provides relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations. Develops and maintains collegial relationship with community organizations. Coordinates and maintains a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Current license to practice social work in the state of New Jersey
• Experience working in acute care settings preferred
• Knowledge of social determinants of health
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team