Social Worker; MSW Per Diem, Newton Medical Center, NJ

Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

Newton, NJ, United States

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Social Worker (MSW) for Case Management at Newton Medical Center to work 8AM-4:30PM including one weekend every four weeks.

• Discharge planning from an acute care hospital.
• Supportive and therapeutic counseling

• MSW and Active LSW from NJ
• 1-year medical setting (acute care hospital) or 1 year externship would be considered.

Candidates must be available to commit to 2–3 days per week during the first 4–6 weeks to ensure a thorough onboarding process. This role also requires working every other weekend. Departmental hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with some flexibility. As a seven‑day‑a‑week department, per diem positions do include weekend coverage.

• 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 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.

EEO STATEMENT 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.

• Job Identification 27265
• Job Category Social Services
• Posting Date 03/18/2026, 08:17 PM
• Locations 175 High St, Newton, NJ, 07860, US
• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 33.330000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 58.670000
• Primary Shift Varies
• Work Schedule Variable
• Days and Shifts Shift and day varies
• On Call Expectations NA
• Department  - Care Mgmt
• Division Newton Medical Center
• Specialty Other
• Service Line Other
• Region Western Region (Hackettstown & Newton Medical Centers)