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Social Worker, MSW – Per Diem
JeffersonPer diem MSW delivering psychosocial counseling and crisis intervention for Jefferson Health hospital patients. Coordinating multidisciplinary discharge plans, insurance resources, and post-acute care transitions.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing social work services, conducting psychosocial assessments, and developing intervention plans for patients and families. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advocating for community resources to support patient care and discharge planning.
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Master Of Social WorkNew Jersey LicenseHospital-Based Social Work ExperiencePsychosocial AssessmentCommunity Resource Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Psychosocial InterventionCrisis InterventionDischarge PlanningTrauma AssessmentMedical Terminology KnowledgeInsurance Regulation KnowledgeDocumentation ManagementPatient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationPlacement Coordination
Soft Skills
CounselingMentoringCommunicationAdvocacyTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical Record Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
National Association Of Social Workers Affiliation
Industry Keywords
Patient CareDischarge PlanningSubstance AbuseDomestic ViolenceFoster CareGuardianshipAdvance DirectivesTraumaHomecareHospice
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide social work services and conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and significant others
- Assess and enhance patients’ and families’ ability to cope with illness, convalescence, discharge, and environmental problems
- Develop and implement intervention plans addressing identified needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams on discharge planning and care progression
- Provide counseling, psychosocial interventions, crisis interventions, and education to patients and families
- Advocate for patients and families to obtain necessary services and community resources
- Coordinate team and family conferences
- Address cases involving abuse, domestic violence, guardianship, foster care, adoption, psychiatric placement, advance directives, trauma, and substance abuse
- Complete placement-related documentation, referrals, insurance and medical assistance applications, and electronic medical record updates
- Work with Case Managers to provide discharge planning services
- Identify patients and locate family members or next of kin
- Supervise MSW student field placements and mentor new staff
- Facilitate weekend discharge plans, including homecare, hospice, transportation, and post-acute placements
- Perform trauma assessments and interventions when applicable
- Obtain post-acute authorizations and manage Livanta appeal determinations
- Review discharge orders and coordinate transitions to the next level of care
- Float to all three locations: Stratford, Washington Township, and Cherry Hill
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s Degree required
- Graduate from an accredited Master of Social Work program required
- Master of Social Work required
- New Jersey license required
- 2 years of hospital-based social work experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of insurance regulations and requirements
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, outside resources, patients, families, and significant others
- Ability to establish an appropriate plan to safely discharge patients to the next level of care
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting and standing
- Frequent keyboard use
- Patient-care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR
- National Association of Social Workers affiliation listed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
- Growth opportunities and continuing education