Medical Social Worker

Seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and support to hospitalized patients and their families. The role focuses on coordinating comprehensive discharge planning, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring continuity of care between the hospital and community. Candidates must have an MSW degree, an active New Jersey license, and previous hospital-based inpatient discharge planning experience.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, barriers to care, and social determinants of health.Provide therapeutic interventions, emotional support, and counseling to patients and families dealing with illness, crisis, and life changes.Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.Advocate for patients and families during advanced care planning discussions and help them access appropriate support services.Coordinate inpatient discharge planning and arrange appropriate post-acute care and community-based services.Facilitate referrals and placements for long-term care, acute rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), LTAC, dialysis, and hospice.Identify resources and solutions for patients experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, or other social challenges.Connect patients with community resources, government programs, financial assistance, food benefits, and transitional housing.Maintain accurate documentation of psychosocial assessments, interventions, family contacts, and discharge plans in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements.Participate in social work program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and development of community service networks while maintaining patient confidentiality.Qualifications:Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.Active and valid New Jersey Social Work license required at the time of submission.Previous hospital-based Social Work experience required.Inpatient adult discharge planning experience is mandatory.Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessments, social work interventions, and social determinants of health.Experience participating in multidisciplinary rounds and advanced care planning.Knowledge of post-acute care placements, including SNF, acute/subacute rehabilitation, LTAC, dialysis, hospice, and long-term care.Excellent communication, negotiation, advocacy, and conflict-resolution skills.Knowledge of healthcare regulations, documentation standards, and clinical performance improvement processes.Important Details:13-week contract position (extensions possible)Shift is 7.5 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 37.5 Hours/WeekLocation is Morristown, NJ 07960 Local Pay Range: $54 - $58 per hourTravel Pay Range: $2,450 - $2,500 per weekCall to Action:Spots Are Filling Quickly — Apply Now!Company Description:“Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”Equal Employment OpportunityPride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.