Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.
Active state board license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey required.
Prior clinical social work or case management experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish is highly desirable for diverse patient interactions.
Physical stamina to manage active standing, walking, and occasional lifting required.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments for patients to guide interventions.
Provide direct counseling to patients and families on emotional and financial impacts of health issues.
Develop and implement safe discharge plans, linking patients to community resources.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during case reviews to enhance patient care.
Facilitate family goal-setting conferences and coordinate with palliative care and community services.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and statistics in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in staff meetings and mentor social work students when available.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker MSW
Location: WILLIAMSON STREET
Department Name: Case Management
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $85,100.00 - $109,100.00 per year
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.
A Typical Day
Clinical Screening & Assessment: Identifying, screening, and completing thorough psychosocial assessments for patients across assigned medical and clinical units to guide appropriate interventions.
Patient & Family Counseling: Providing direct counseling to patients and families navigating the emotional, psychological, and financial impacts of illness, hospitalization, and complex care transitions.
Discharge Navigation & Resource Linkage: Formulating and implementing timely, compliant, and safe discharge plans, connecting patients with essential community resources, and conducting proactive follow-up care.
Multidisciplinary Triage Collaboration: Partnering fluidly with the interdisciplinary healthcare team during case reviews to highlight the social components of care and adjust treatment approaches accordingly.
Palliative Care Coordination: Supporting the palliative care team by facilitating family goal-setting conferences, managing liaisons with community hospices, home care providers, and long-term care facilities, and coordinating outreach initiatives.
Clinical Documentation Excellence: Maintaining precise monthly statistics and entering accurate, clear, and legally compliant progress updates into the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
Educational Preceptorship: Participating in departmental staff meetings, attending community educational seminars, and providing field instruction or mentorship for rotating undergraduate and graduate social work students when available.
This Role Might Be For You If
You are deeply passionate about creating a welcoming, structured, and non-judgmental environment for patients and families navigating chronic or acute health conditions.
You excel under pressure, maintain an exceptional professional demeanor, and stay highly current on acute resource navigation, safety protocols, and healthcare systems.
You take operational pride in documentation excellence, ensuring statistical logs, clinical care plans, and case notes are thoroughly recorded prior to the end of your shift.
You are a high-energy, collaborative communicator who enjoys building trust-based relationships across diverse patient populations, medical professionals, and external community agencies.
You believe that true clinical healing, community stabilization, and patient comfort are optimized through structured visibility, deep empathy, and shared professional development.
To Be Considered
Education: A completed Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work is strictly required.
Licensure: An active state board license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing in the State of New Jersey is strictly required.
Experience: Prior post-graduate clinical social work or case management experience within a hospital infrastructure or acute care setting is strongly preferred.
Language Assets: Bilingual fluency in Spanish is highly desirable and will receive immediate priority review for our diverse regional hubs.
Physical Stamina: Physical capability to manage active standing and walking frequently, with the capacity to occasionally stoop, crouch, type frequently, handle light filing, and lift materials as needed to support a dynamic patient floor.
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.
