Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
Active Social Work Licensure in New Jersey (LSW or LCSW)
AHA BLS Provider Certification required
Meets professional accrediting and licensing standards (CSW, LSW, LCSW)
1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
Flexibility for weekend and holiday work rotation
Responsibilities
Identify, screen, and conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for patients
Formulate and implement tailored discharge plans for patients
Provide supportive counseling to patients and families regarding illness and care transitions
Connect patients with community resources and conduct follow-ups
Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to advocate for patient needs
Coordinate social work services within the palliative care team
Enter accurate clinical documentation into electronic medical records
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
Supportive culture focused on patient advocacy and empathy
Engagement in community resource networking
Involvement in goal setting and advanced care planning with families
Full Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker MSW
Location: RWJBH Ambulatory Care Center -
Department Name: Ambulatory Clinic
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $98,700.00 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.
Social Worker MSW
As a Social Worker MSW, a typical day might include the following:
Identifying, screening, and completing comprehensive clinical assessments for patients across assigned hospital populations.
Formulating and implementing timely, appropriate, and safe discharge plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Providing supportive counseling to patients and their families regarding illness, coping with hospitalization, and care transitions.
Connecting patients with critical community resources, medical equipment, or post-acute care, and conducting diligent follow-ups.
Participating actively in interdisciplinary team rounds to review caseloads, align care paths, and advocate for patient needs.
Coordinating social work services within the palliative care team and facilitating patient-family meetings for goal setting and advanced care planning.
Serving as a liaison between hospital clinical teams, quality improvement, community hospices, home care agencies, and long-term care facilities.
Entering accurate, clear, and timely clinical documentation and intervention records into the patient's electronic medical chart.
This Role Might Be For You If:
You are passionate about helping patients and families resolve complex social, financial, and emotional barriers to health and recovery.
You excel in collaborative environments and take pride in building strong, supportive working relationships with multidisciplinary care teams.
You possess excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, maintaining a high bar for timely clinical record-keeping.
You enjoy continuous learning and are eager to attend educational seminars to bring new community resources back to your team.
You believe that true patient healing and successful transitions are optimized when medical expertise meets deep empathy and advocacy.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
An active Social Work Licensure in the State of New Jersey (LSW or LCSW).
AHA BLS Provider Certification required
Meets the accrediting and or licensing standards of the profession, CSW, LSW, LCSW
One to three years experience in related field is preferred
The flexibility to participate in a weekend and holiday work rotation alongside your team.
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.
