Licensed Social Worker (LSW OR LCSW) (FT Day) - Women's Health Center - Elizabeth, NJReq #:0000137853
Category:Social Work
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department:Womens Health Center
Location:
Jefferson Ave. Clinics, 65 Jefferson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Job Summary:
As a Social Worker at Trinitas Regional Medical Center RWJ Barnabas Health, you will provide frontline services to patients with conditions spanning the entire health care continuum.
Understands financial responsibilities of the case management department and safeguards system resources by actively participating in utilization management and insurance communication
Collaborates closely with Physicians, APN, CNM, and Nursing staff
Participate in conferences with the Women's Health Center (WHC) and Pediatric Health Center (PHC) team to ensure good patient outcomes
Complete psychosocial assessments and implement patient-centered care plans that meet needs identified in assessments
Discharge planning activities seamless and timely coordination of care including referrals to community resources agencies to assist with pediatric prenatal and postpartum care and transportation arrangements
Collaborates with inpatient MCH LSW and Director of case management to provide a seamless transition from outpatient to inpatient for mother and baby
Collaborate with department leadership to streamline processes and implement strategies to create more efficient delivery of care
Ensures compliance with regulatory documentation standards
Job Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited graduate school of Social Work with a MSW Masters in Social Work degree
State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Social Worker LSW or Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work
Successful completion of all orientation programs
Additional Information:
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties.
Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center. Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence.
Our friendly, professional staff includes skilled physicians who are the foundation of the care we provide. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
401 (k)
PTO
Short & Long Term Disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer