Medical Social Worker

Job Title: Medical Social Worker

Work Location: Morristown, New Jersey

Rate: $56/hr. on W2.

Duration: 3 Months (+ Extensions)

Department: Care Management Morristown

Job Type: Travel Contract

Schedule: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (Weekend requirement)

Hours: 7.5 hours/day | 37.5 hours/week

Category: Clinical Allied Travel

Job Responsibilities (Key Duties):

• Assess the patient's psychosocial condition in relation to medical needs; develop treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.
• Conduct interviews with patients, families, and significant others through case finding or referrals to assess psychosocial needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide input on psychosocial context.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families, including in discussions around Advanced Care Planning.
• Provide psychosocial support during illness adjustment and life transitions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams on inpatient and post-discharge care planning.
• Stay current on available community programs/services and inform relevant parties.
• Maintain collegial relationships with community agencies and develop service networks.
• Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning for services like rehab, SNF, LTAC, dialysis, hospice, or housing support.
• Document psychosocial assessments, interventions, and discharge plans per policy and regulatory standards.
• Support patients in accessing social services (e.g., food stamps, financial aid, transitional housing).
• Evaluate program outcomes and assist with planning and performance improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• May accompany patients to secure benefits, entitlements, or support services.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
• Familiarity with current trends in clinical practice and healthcare informatics
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to social work
• Experience with clinical performance improvement or rapid cycle change initiatives

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program

Experience: Prior medical hospital social work experience strongly preferred