Social Worker I, UH - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Social Worker I UH position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events. The role includes other functions such as developing social services care plans and working closely with community resources. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general wellbeing.

What You’ll Do   

• Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling of patients and families relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs.
• Develops and implements social work plans and interventions efficiently and effectively to assure continuity of care.
• Utilizes community/hospital resources appropriately to meet patient/family needs.
• Evidences understanding of who his/her customers are and the ability to assess and meet customer specific needs.
• Develops a social services care plan for assigned patients, using the input of all involved disciplines, referral agencies and family members.
• Communicates patient condition accurately to the next level of care to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Suggests data studies to identify areas for quality improvement; collects data as requested.
• Is articulate within the social work profession and keeps up with the literature and best practices.
• Participates in care coordination activities that include working closely with community resources.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a professional school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education required.
• Must be licensed as an LSW “Licensed Social Worker” or LCSW “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” licensure by the State of New Jersey.
• May be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years of post MSW experience in a medical setting preferred. 

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PS24S: $68,627.00 - $82,592.00 - $98,305.00. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.