Social Worker I, Part Time

Social Worker I, Part Time Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part‑time Social Worker I to serve in the Department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), integrates education, clinical care, and research to improve human health. The Pediatrics Department provides advanced clinical services across multiple sites including New Brunswick, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, and Stratford. Responsibilities Functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and case management services to pediatric patients and their families. Key duties include: Provides social work services to pediatric patients and families/significant others, assisting them in resolving social, emotional, and environmental problems that interfere with psychosocial functioning and a positive response to medical treatment and health care. Assesses the needs of patients referred and provides counseling internally or referrals to outside resources as needed. Formulates treatment goal(s) and plan(s) for each assigned patient. Documents social work activity in the patient's chart in accordance with Hospital, PRO, DOH, and JCAHO standards. Prepares monthly statistical and other assigned reports. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program. Active New Jersey license (LSW or LCSW) if holding a degree in Social Work. Minimum five years of previous experience working in pediatric specialty areas including Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Gastroenterology. Preferred Qualifications Two years of prior work experience in pediatric specialty services including Pediatric Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary Medicine. Certifications / Licenses Licensure to practice as required by New Jersey state laws governing the discipline. Applicants with a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work. Physical Demands and Work Environment Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs. Office environment with moderate noise. Special Conditions May be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be required to possess a valid driver's license. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options. Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable). Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Working Hours 3 days per week, 22.5 hours. Salary Salary range: $61,512 – $87,239 (full‑time equivalent) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectionate or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr