Position Summary

Provide social work services to patients referred for social work assessment and intervention within assigned areas or programs. Provides short-term therapeutic interventions to patients and families and assists with the discharge planning and case management of hospitalized patients. Collaborates with other departments to problem-solve issues. 

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and/or assist in creation, carryout, and completion of appropriate discharge plan.

2. Documentation of services provided.

3. Provide emotional support to patients and families as they cope with anxiety, depression, or other issues related to their diagnosis and treatment.

4. Oncology Navigation/Assessment of needs.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

1-2 years graduate school or post graduate social work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting.

Preferred:

2-3 years post graduate clinical social work experience in an acute care hospital, ambulatory clinic and/or home care setting with at least one year of medical social work experience preferred. Experience in area position is located.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

NJ Licensed Social Worker

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred:

Discharge planning.

 

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees.  Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).