PD Social Worker at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Per Diem Social Worker

Location: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000242480

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.67 - $47.67 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:

As a Social Worker, you will provide frontline services to patients with conditions spanning the entire health care continuum.

The goal for this acute care, nonclinical position is to discharge patients home or to another safe environment.

As an essential member of the interdisciplinary team, you will work in concert with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to sensitize other health care providers to the social and emotional aspects of a patient's illness.

Utilizing your case management skills, you will help patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial and psychological problems related to their health condition.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from an accredited School of Social Work
• New Jersey State Social Work Licensure (L.S.W. or L.C.S.W.)
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Hospital work experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey State Social Work Licensure (L.S.W. or L.C.S.W.)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem

• Weekend / Holiday Coverage

Essential Functions:

• Understands the financial responsibilities of the case management department and safeguards system resources by actively participating in utilization management and insurance communication
• Collaborates closely with physician advisor
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and facilitate communication with the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete psychosocial assessments and implement patient-centered care plans that meet needs identified in assessments
• Discharge planning activities: seamless and timely coordination of care including: referrals to home care, DME, SNF, rehab placements, hospice, community resources, and transportation arrangements
• Collaborates with RN Case Manager in all discharge planning
• Collaborate with department leadership to streamline processes and implement strategies to create more efficient delivery of care,
• Ensures compliance with regulatory documentation standards

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.