Social Worker MSW - FT, Day - Clifton, NJ

Job Overview:

The Social Worker MSW effectively engages individuals and families in helping relationships using acquired professional skills and demonstrates understanding of patients medical diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support, education and discharge planning,

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Social Work or related Allied Health Care field,
• Masters Degree preferred,
• Minimum of three years experience in pediatric setting,
• For MS, MSW, minimum of one years experience in pediatrics,
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
• Excellent Interpersonal skills,
• Good planning and organizational skills,
• Meets the accrediting and or licensing standards of the profession,
• American Heart Association AHA BLS Provider Certification required,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for overall care coordination of patient and family from admission through discharge,
• Guides family through continuum acting as liaison between family, multidisciplinary team, physicians and external agencies,
• Monitors family and patients understanding and compliance with treatment and discharge goals and discharge goals and coordinates team functions toward achievement of discharge plan,
• Maintains contacts with third party to assure ongoing funding of care and maximum utilization of services available to assure childs ongoing care,
• Effectively engages individuals and families in helping relationships using acquired professional skills,
• Demonstrates understanding of patients medical diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support, education and discharge planning,
• Transmits clinical information accurately to third party payers and community agencies,
• Engages in advocacy for patient, and foster familys abilities to assume independent skills in seeking and obtaining supports and services for child,
• Acts to enhance understanding of CSH services and mission through development of relationships with community and government agencies, third part payors, service providers and referral sources,
• Demonstrates understanding of health care system, managed care and resource utilization as well as policies and services available for patient populations,
• Effectively communicates financial and social needs, barriers, and issues to the multidisciplinary team, physicians and external agencies,
• Identifies families at high risk for child neglect or abuse and makes appropriate referrals,
• Completes proper documentation in a timely manner,
• Provides necessary documentation to external agencies as needed,
• Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer