Job Abstract

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.