Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required
Current New Jersey social work license or eligibility for licensure required
Previous experience in a hospital, outpatient medical practice, hematology, or chronic-disease setting preferred
Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for patient interaction
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans
Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention
Identify and address barriers related to transportation, housing, and financial concerns
Connect patients and families with relevant resources
Assist with applications for insurance, disability, and medication assistance
Support patients transitioning from pediatric to adult sickle cell care
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for effective care planning
Benefits
Full-time schedule with Monday to Friday hours
Primarily on-site work with occasional community outreach
Opportunity to participate in quality-improvement initiatives
Engagement in sickle cell education and awareness events
Supportive work environment focused on patient advocacy
Full Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker Licensed
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: GR-Hemophilia Center
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $39.25 - $48.40 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Licensed Social Worker
As a Licensed Social Worker, a typical day may look like:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care
Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with adjustment to chronic illness
Identify and address barriers related to transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, employment, medication access, and financial concerns
Connect patients and families with hospital, community, state, and federal resources
Assist with insurance, disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), medication assistance, and other benefit-related applications
Support patients transitioning from pediatric to adult sickle cell care
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote treatment adherence, continuity of care, and effective discharge planning
Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and patient outreach activities
Provide education and advocacy to help reduce stigma and improve understanding of sickle cell disease
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Establish relationships with community organizations and participate in sickle cell education and awareness events
Follow up with patients after emergency department visits, hospitalizations, missed appointments, or identified gaps in care
Perform other related duties as assigned
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required
Current New Jersey social work license or eligibility for licensure required
Previous experience in a hospital, outpatient medical practice, hematology, or chronic-disease setting preferred
Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Schedule: Full-time Monday- Friday, primarily on-site, with occasional participation in community outreach events as needed
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
