Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
Active Social Work Licensure in New Jersey (LSW or LCSW)
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
Previous experience in medical social work or hospital case management preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
Interest in providing field instruction for social work students preferred
Responsibilities
Provide direct case management services to patients and families
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and nurses
Participate in initiatives to improve key performance indicators
Conduct comprehensive assessments in electronic health records
Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions
Manage timely referrals for post-acute care services
Address healthcare-related social needs through SDOH screenings
Benefits
Participation in ongoing professional development
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Potential for involvement in teaching and mentoring social work students
Full Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker MSW
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Eating Disorders Unit
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.
Summary:
The Social Work Case Manager provides direct case management services to patients and their families utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach.
A typical day as a Social Worker MSW may look like:
This role requires a working knowledge of case management responsibilities and topics including, but not limited to: assessment and documentation,discharge planning, transitions of care, interdisciplinary rounds, regulatory compliance, utilization management, revenue cycle, healthcare financing,inpatient capacity, patient flow, and healthcare related social needs (social determinants of health),
This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, clinical nurses, and others as needed,
The Social Worker will actively participate in initiatives that improve key performance indicators (such as length of stay, throughput) that align with RWJBH System Goals and ensure continuity of care
The Social Work Case Manager will provide clinical social work interventions, including supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic approaches that address psychosocial distress arising from illness, grief and loss, trauma, or other major life events
Conduct comprehensive assessments in the electronic health record
Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions to support safe discharge, reduce readmissions, and coordinate care
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds (IDR), presenting cases and communicating discharge planning updates
Utilize health risk assessments and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings to identify at-risk patients and coordinate appropriate
referrals
Complete timely referrals for post-acute care services (e.g. DME, home care, facility placement) using electronic referral systems
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, and organizational policies
Utilization Management - Timely admission review, Continued stay review performed concurrently
Collaborates with physician advisor on the level of care changes, denials, and communication issues with other physicians
Identification of inappropriate resource utilization
When issuing a letter to the patient/family concerning level of care changes, denial of days, etc, explains to the patient/family the UM process and federal regulations as they pertain tot the individual case
Interfaces with third-party payers for the purpose of providing pertinent clinical data and for initiating and maintaining clear channels of communication to maximize reimbursement
Proactively manage patient flow by identifying discharge barriers and escalating complex issues to appropriate leaders
Address healthcare-related social needs by assessing and coordinating appropriate SDOH services to support safe discharges
Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and department-wide initiatives focused on LOS reduction, performance and engagement
Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments, when indicated, including (but not limited to) hemodialysis, transplant, perinatal, and oncologic
Provide evidence-based clinical social work interventions, addressing the intra- and interpersonal dynamics of illness, survivorship, life transitions, and end-of-life, with attention to how identity, roles, and systems are reshaped by serious illness
Other duties as assigned
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).
The flexibility to participate in a weekend and holiday work rotation alongside your team.
Strongly prefer previous medical social work or hospital case management experience.
Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred.
Eligibility or interest in providing field instruction for graduate or undergraduate social work students.
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.
