Social Worker MSW, Case Management

Job Overview:

The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan.

This position incorporates assessments, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from an accredited School of Social Work

Preferred:

• At least two years of Social Work experience in a healthcare related setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey State Social Work Licensure (L.S.W. or L.C.S.W.)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8:30-4:30pm each day
• Monday-Friday and some Saturdays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Completes initial SW assessment on cases referred in electronic medical records
• Interviews patients/families to obtain psychosocial information relevant to medical problems and for discharge planning
• Interprets psychosocial situations in relationship to medical condition/hospitalization
• Counsels patients/families in regard to adjustment to illness and developing short and long-term goals
• Coordinates individual/family conferences in relationship to developing discharge plans and supportive counseling during hospitalization
• Communicates and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team for the purpose of developing discharge plans during team meetings
• Communicates with CM on cases
• Communicates and educates the team on the bio psychosocial needs of patients to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care
• Provides ongoing written documentation in patient s electronic record of social work activity
• Demonstrates knowledge of the growth/development needs of patients/families in the geriatric and adult age levels as reflected in daily activities/responses to patient needs
• Coordinates/schedules transportation
• Provides linkage to community agencies for patients/families for specific service
• Provides information/referral for outpatients in ER and other disciplines
• Provides education, information and referrals to various community agencies for services
• Completes Level 1 PASRR screen, EARC-PAS
• Provides information/education on advance directive and POLST
• Daily Rounding on specific medical units for discharge planning
• Submits data for CCDA
• Provides education to patient/family on insurance coverage as it relates to hospitalization and discharge planning
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural competency in working with patient/families and team members
• Advocates for patients when working with insurance companies and other agencies
• Monitors for abuse/neglect for all patient populations
• Provides supervision to staff in complex cases requiring a greater degree of professional knowledge
• Provides supervision to beginning level social workers and students in the social work department
• Provides assistance to department manager in developing programs for other hospital personnel through formal/informal instruction
• Develops and collects data on quality monitoring activity
• Provides supervision and training for high school students in specific programs
• Cross trained for other hospital areas

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.