Medical Social Worker
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Job Description
Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Work Location: Morristown New Jersey
Rate: $56/hr. on W2.
Duration: 3 Months ( Extensions)
Department: Care Management Morristown
Job Type: Travel Contract
Schedule: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (Weekend requirement)
Hours: 7.5 hours/day 37.5 hours/week
Category: Clinical Allied Travel
Job Responsibilities (Key Duties):
- Assess the patients psychosocial condition in relation to medical needs; develop treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.
- Conduct interviews with patients families and significant others through case finding or referrals to assess psychosocial needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide input on psychosocial context.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families including in discussions around Advanced Care Planning.
- Provide psychosocial support during illness adjustment and life transitions.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams on inpatient and post-discharge care planning.
- Stay current on available community programs/services and inform relevant parties.
- Maintain collegial relationships with community agencies and develop service networks.
- Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning for services like rehab SNF LTAC dialysis hospice or housing support.
- Document psychosocial assessments interventions and discharge plans per policy and regulatory standards.
- Support patients in accessing social services (e.g. food stamps financial aid transitional housing).
- Evaluate program outcomes and assist with planning and performance improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with hospital policies and professional standards.
- May accompany patients to secure benefits entitlements or support services.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong communication negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Familiarity with current trends in clinical practice and healthcare informatics
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to social work
- Experience with clinical performance improvement or rapid cycle change initiatives
Qualifications:
- Education: Masters in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
Employment Type
Full-time
