Social Worker MSW in Mountainside, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Nursing Administration

Req #: 0000250615

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $80,017.00 - $98,696.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 Social Worker (MSW) manages the overall care coordination of pediatric patients and their families from admission through discharge. Operating within the Nursing Administration department at Children’s Specialized Hospital, this professional acts as a primary liaison between families, the multidisciplinary clinical team, physicians, and external agencies. The role focuses on guiding families through the care continuum, monitoring treatment compliance, and building robust discharge plans. Additionally, this position maintains crucial contact with third-party payers to secure ongoing funding and maximize resource utilization for the child's long-term care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, or a related Allied Health Care field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a pediatric setting (OR a minimum of one (1) year of pediatric experience if holding a Master's Degree/MSW).
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification.
• Compliance with all professional licensing and accrediting standards.
• Strong baseline of cognitive analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent Master's Degree in a related field.
• Strong background navigating managed care systems, health care resource utilization, and third-party payer systems.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (FT) - Day
• Exempt status. Occasional travel to referring/receiving hospitals or external community agencies may be required.

Essential Functions

• Care Coordination: Engages patients and families in professional helping relationships; coordinates multidisciplinary team functions to achieve unified treatment and discharge goals.
• Clinical Liaison & Advocacy: Transmits complex medical diagnoses and prognosis information accurately to external agencies; advocates for patients while fostering the family's independence.
• Financial Oversight: Continually interfaces with Pre-Admissions, Finance, Health Information Management (HIMS), and Utilization Review to communicate financial/social barriers and secure ongoing funding from third-party payers.
• Relationship Management: Enhances the facility's mission by developing strong partnerships with community groups, government agencies, service providers, and hospital referral sources.
• Risk Assessment & Safety: Demonstrates a high degree of customer sensitivity; identifies families at high risk for child neglect or abuse and initiates mandatory regulatory referrals.
• Documentation & Compliance: Completes thorough, legible, and timely medical record documentation; prepares and submits necessary clinical files to external agencies.
• Department Support: Participates in strategic hospital projects and initiatives that align with department performance goals and the overarching mission of the healthcare system.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.