Social Worker - LSW​/LCSW - Full Time - M-F - 8AM-4PM, 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 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Weekend rotation required

• Assess the patient’s psychosocial situation in relation to the medical needs and plan appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.
• Interview patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and interventions related to social determinants of health.
• Participate and provide input in multidisciplinary rounds: psycho/social context.
• Function as a resource and advocate on behalf of the patient and family for discussions involving advanced care planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Provide preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well‑being.
• Collaborate with the health care team regarding in‑hospital needs and post‑hospital care.
• Maintain current knowledge of available psycho‑social services programs/services and provide relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with community organizations.

Coordinate and maintain a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after‑care services. Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.

• Long Term / Custodial Care
• Acute rehab, sub‑acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice
• Homelessness solutions and resources

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

Develop 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, financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.

Evaluate psycho‑social services program objectives and results and participate in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW) required.
• Previous medical hospital social work required.
• NJ LSW or LCSW required.

• 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• 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 Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.