Atlantic Health System
Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Salary
$33 - $59 / HOUR
Provides therapeutic interventions and psychosocial support to patients and families to ensure continuity of care. Coordinates discharge planning and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health.
Requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a New Jersey Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license. Previous experience in a medical hospital setting is required.
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 8-4 with occasional weekend as needed
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.
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.
1. Long Term /Custodial Care 2. Acute rehab, Sub-acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 3. LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice 4. 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.
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
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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.
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