Social Worker

Social Worker Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Social Worker utilizes the care process consistent with their license or certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes: Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other. Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care. The plan of care provides direction for the p... 1144 characters... QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Masters degree from an accredited school of social work required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current state licensure LSW or LCSW. Valid NJ drivers license required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience, preferably within healthcare. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Exhibits the core behavioral competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients, as defined on the unit specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Position requires considerable walking and standing. Position requires frequent periods of driving a motor vehicle. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Director of Social Services and nursing unit leadership or to the Administrator of Ambulatory Services. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Qualifications EDUCATION: Masters degree from an accredited school of social work required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey state licensure LSW or LCSW.Valid NJ drivers license required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience, preferably within healthcare. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Job Details Job Identification 100754 Job Category Social Work Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Pay Range $60,472 - $90,805 Holidays Required No Weekends Required No Hrs Per Week 40 Posting Requirement Post Int & Ext Total Rewards at AtlantiCare Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement Plans with employer contributions Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Wellness Programs to help you thrive Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future. Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions. AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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