Medical Social Worker

We are seeking an experienced Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and case management services to patients and their families in an acute care hospital setting. The role focuses on discharge planning, care coordination, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring safe transitions to appropriate post-acute and community-based services. Previous hospital experience, particularly in discharge planning and acute care case management, is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, social determinants of health, and barriers to care.
• Develop and implement individualized case management plans and appropriate interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and assistance with advanced care planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions to rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care, hospice, dialysis, and community services.
• Identify resources for patients experiencing homelessness and assist with housing, financial assistance, benefits, and other social services.
• Maintain relationships with community organizations and governmental agencies to facilitate access to support services.
• Document psychosocial assessments, interventions, and discharge plans in accordance with departmental policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evaluate social service program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
• BLS required
• Previous medical hospital social work experience strongly preferred.
• Hospital-based experience with discharge planning and acute care case management required.
• Experience with patient assessments, case management plans of care, and discharge/transition planning.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and other regulatory requirements related to social work practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data management and computer skills.
• Knowledge of clinical performance improvement and rapid-cycle change methodologies preferred.
• Case management training through a professional case management organization is preferred.

Important Details:

• 13-week contract position (extensions possible)
• Shift is 7.5 hrs/day (8:00 AM–4:00 PM), 37.5 hrs/week
• Location is Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
• Local Pay Range: $54 - $58 per hour
• Travel Pay Range: $2,450 - $2,500 per week

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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 Opportunity

Pride 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 Employment

Pride 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.

Accommodations

We 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.