Social Worker (LSW) - Full Time - M-F - 8:30AM-4:30PM - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

Job Description Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Include, But Are Not Limited To Assesses the patient’s psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and/or interventions related to social determinants of health. Participate and Provide input in Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social Context Function as resource and advocate on behalf of the patient and family for discussions involving Advanced Care Planning Other duties as assigned. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustment to illness and life changes. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well‑being. Collaborates with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care. Maintains current with available psycho‑social services programs/services and provides relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations. Develops and maintains collegial relationship with community organizations. Coordinates and maintains a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after‑care services. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others. Long Term / Custodial Care Acute rehab, Sub‑acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice Homelessness solutions and resources Documents appropriate data from psycho‑social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements. Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing. Evaluates psycho‑social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement, or other services. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW) required NJ LSW required Previous medical hospital social work preferred NJ LCSW Preferred Competencies Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology. Knowledge of relevant and state regulatory standards related to Social Work Rapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise About Us At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We Have Received Awards And Recognition For The Services We Have Provided To Our Patients, Team Members And Communities. Below Are Just a Few Of Our Accolades Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid‑sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an “A” Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. Team Member Benefits Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On‑Site Childcare Well‑Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. 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