Social Worker

Provides discharge planning assistance, supportive counseling and advocacy service to assigned patients and their families.

Assesses patient's social services and discharge planning needs and their ability to provide for those needs following hospitalization.
• Identifies situations indicating possible abuse, dependencies, growth and development problems, and sexual orientation issues and follows up appropriately.
• Provides support to patients and families coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Makes recommendations regarding needs of patients and suggestions for providing more effective comprehensive care and social work services.
• Refers patients to appropriate community agencies for concrete services following discharge.
• Recognizes possible cases of abuse and refers to appropriate agencies for investigation and follows-up as appropriate.
• Documents all assessments, referrals and interventions in the patient's medical record.
• Maintains monthly statistics with regard to patients served and completes monthly report.
• Receives formal in-service on all CentraState Nursing Care Facilities including Level of Care and admission criteria.

Education:

Bachelor's Social Work Required

Additional Educational Requirements BS/BA in Social Work or in the related fields of Guidance and Counseling, Human Services, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, and Vocational/Disability Rehabilitation, from an accredited college or university. Internship required.

Work Experience:

2 Medical Social Work Experience Preferred

Additional Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in medical social work preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Social Worker / New Jersey Preferred

Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility