Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Days varies, Overlook Medical Center, NJ
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Summit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Days Varies, 8:30AM-4:30PM
with occasional weekend as needed 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. Interviews patients,
family members, and/or significant others identified through case
finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and/or
interventions related to social determinants of health. Participate
and Provide input in Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social
Context Function as resource and advocate on behalf of the patient
and family for discussions involving Advanced Care Planning Other
duties as assigned. Provides psychosocial support to patients and
families during adjustment to illness and life changes. 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 relationship
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. Long Term /Custodial Care Acute rehab,
Sub-acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) LTAC, Dialysis,
Hospice Homelessness solutions and resources 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.
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work
(MSW) required Previous medical hospital social work required NJ
LSW required LCSW Preferred 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
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Union , Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Days varies, Overlook Medical Center, NJ, Healthcare , Summit, New Jersey
