Social Worker - Hamilton, NJ

Social Worker - Hamilton, NJ

Req # : 0000205457

Category : Social Work

Status : Per Diem

Shift : Day

Facility : RWJ Hamilton

Department : Case Management

Pay Range : $37.50 - $47.21 per hour

Location :

One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title : Social Worker LCSW

Location : RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name : Case Management

Req # : 0000205457

Status : per hour

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $37.50 - $47.21, per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. This position incorporates assessment, care coordination, and education of the patient / caregiver / healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care. The Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. The Social Worker ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients' and families' abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework.

Qualifications : Required :

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of Social Work with an MSW (Master's in Social Work) degree
• One or more years of experience in an inpatient acute hospital setting

Preferred :

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Scheduling Requirements :

Essential Functions :

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer