Licensed Social Worker - Palliative Care

Licensed Social Worker - Palliative Care

Apply for the Licensed Social Worker - Palliative Care role at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. Hackensack Meridian Health helps patients live better, healthier lives and supports each other to succeed. We foster a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, and our employees benefit from competitive compensation and benefits.

As a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with Hackensack Meridian Health, you will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological, social and intervention services that support patients and families relating to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and wellness and recovery. Hospice/palliative care and acute care experience are preferred. The position is largely home‑based with the potential for inpatient/ambulatory coverage.

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs under supervision of an LCSW and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral/medical health treatment and education to patients, including assessment, psychotherapeutic counseling, or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Provides all services and interventions to patients in accordance with licensure regulations defined by the governing licensing board.
• Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth, development, and an understanding of the evidence‑based range of treatment options for specific populations.
• Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient's care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, revises plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, state licensing, TJC and HMH policy.
• Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receive proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.
• Additional duties as assigned. In addition to the responsibilities listed in this job description, specific requirements may be reviewed with applicants at interview and again at hire.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• 0–3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under the supervision or guidance of an LCSW.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• NJ Licensed Social Worker.

Minimum annual salary: $74,152.00. Compensation is determined based on market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, location, internal equity and budget considerations. Full‑time and part‑time positions include a comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement and retirement benefits.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act.