Social Worker - LSW​/LCSW M-F Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Job Description

Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community.

Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM - Weekend rotation required

Include, but are not limited to:

Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.

Provides psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustment to illness and life changes.

Series A:
Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well‑being.

B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post‑hospital care.

C. Maintains current with available psycho-social services programs/services and provides relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.

D. Develops and maintains collegial relationships with community organizations.

Coordinates and maintains a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after‑care services.

Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.

Documents appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.

Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population to assist patients in obtaining such services as food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.

Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement, or other services.

Requirement -

Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW) required.

Previous medical hospital social work required.

NJ LSW or LCSW required.

Competencies -

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
• Knowledge of relevant and state regulatory standards related to Social Work.
• Rapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare.
• Well‑Being Rewards.
• Employee…