Social Worker (MSW) Full Time, 8AM-4PM, M-F, Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Job description

Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community. Monday-Friday 8-4 with occasional weekend as needed Include, but are not limited to: Assesses the patient’s psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustment to illness and life changes. A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being. B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care. C. Maintains current with available psycho-social services programs/services and provides relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations. D. Develops and maintains collegial relationship with community organizations. Coordinates and maintains a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs an...