Social Worker MSW - Hamilton, NJ at RWJBarnabas Health – Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000237378

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.41 - $46.77 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 Case Management Social Worker will actively participate in initiatives that improve key performance indicators, such as length of stay, throughput, that align with RWJBH System Goals and ensure continuity of care. The Social Worker will provide clinical social work interventions, including supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic approaches that address psychosocial distress arising from illness, grief and loss, trauma, or other major life events.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of Social Work with an MSW (Master’s in Social Work) degree

Preferred:

• Case Management certification
• One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners
• Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work
• LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full Time

​​​​​​​Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments in the electronic health record
• Complete timely referrals for post-acute care services using electronic referral systems
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and organizational policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, presenting cases and communicating discharge planning updates
• Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions to support safe discharge, reduce readmissions, and coordinate care
• Utilize health risk assessments and Social Determinants of Health screenings to identify at-risk patients and coordinate appropriate referrals
• Demonstrate working knowledge of utilization management, level of care criteria, and payment models
• Collaborate with the Utilization Review team to support insurance authorization and clinical documentation needs
• Proactively manage patient flow by identifying discharge barriers and escalating complex issues to appropriate leaders
• Address healthcare-related social needs by assessing and coordinating appropriate SDOH services to support safe discharges
• Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and department-wide initiatives focused on LOS reduction, performance, and engagement
• Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments, when indicated, including hemodialysis, transplant, perinatal, and oncologic
• Provide evidence-based clinical social work interventions:
  • Clinical social work practice in the acute care setting addresses the intra- and interpersonal dynamics of illness, survivorship, life transitions, and end-of-life, with attention to how identity, roles, and systems are reshaped by serious illness

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!