Social Worker; LSW; Per Diem - M-F Atlantic Visiting Nurse - Morristown, NJ

Job responsibilities:

• Primary Work Location - 465 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
• Atlantic Health System is seeking a Per diem Social Worker, within the Atlantic Homecare & Hospice division.
• Home visits with home care patients, providing disease counseling, end of life discussions with goals of care, community resource referrals, assistance with applications to community resources.
• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments:
• Identifies issues that may have an impact on the safety of patients and families
• Identifies availability of support systems to meet patient/family goals.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the development of the plan of care:
• Provides input to the development of short-term and long-term goals
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborates with external resources in developing the plan of care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the implementation of the plan of care:
• Counsel's patients and families in strategies to cope with disease process
• Participates with other disciplines in family conferences
• Provides referrals to appropriate community services.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of social work services.
• Maintains high standards of professional practice:
• Completes documentation according to agency guidelines
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources and eligibility requirements
• Participates in the agency's Performance Improvement program:
• Participates in utilization review activities.
• Assists in the development of agency policies and procedures:
• Provides orientation to new employees
• Participates in developing/revising job functions.
• Assists with growing agency business:
• Participates in community education and outreach
• Accepts other assignments as requested to support agency
• Other Tasks as assigned.

• Master's in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required
• Licensed in the state of NJ(LSW)
• State of NJ LCSW preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in social work preferred
• Expertise in community resources preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean record required.
• Bilingual a plus