About this opportunity
RWJBarnabas Health lists this Social Worker Licensed opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker Licensed
Req #:
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Psychosocial Svs Cancer Ctr
Pay Range: $76,537.50 - $94,380.00 per year
Location:
201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ
Job Title: Social Worker Licensed
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Psychosocial Svs Cancer Ctr
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $76,537.50 - $94,380.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Licensed Social Worker
Are you a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to guiding individuals through their recovery journeys? At RWJBarnabas Health , the Sickle Cell Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial support, education, advocacy, and care coordination to adult patients living with sickle cell disease. This position works closely with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations to address barriers to care and improve patients overall health and quality of life. As a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), you will perform vital clinical assessments and design individualized treatment plans tailored to help patients achieve their personal goals. We view our clinicians as a critical component of the care plan, redefining the patient experience through clinical excellence, teamwork, and profound empathy. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team that delivers meaningful, life-changing care to our communities!
As a Licensed Social Worker, a typical day may look like:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care
Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with adjustment to chronic illness
Identify and address barriers related to transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, employment, medication access, and financial concerns
Connect patients and families with hospital, community, state, and federal resources
Assist with insurance, disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), medication assistance, and other benefit-related applications
Support patients transitioning from pediatric to adult sickle cell care
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote treatment adherence, continuity of care, and effective discharge planning
Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and patient outreach activities
Provide education and advocacy to help reduce stigma and improve understanding of sickle cell disease
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
Establish relationships with community organizations and participate in sickle cell education and awareness events
Follow up with patients after emergency department visits, hospitalizations, missed appointments, or identified gaps in care
Perform other related duties as assigned
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required
Current New Jersey social work license or eligibility for licensure required
Previous experience in a hospital, outpatient medical practice, hematology, or chronic-disease setting preferred
Experience working with individuals affected by sickle cell disease is strongly preferred
Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Schedule: Full-time Monday- Friday, primarily on-site, with occasional participation in community outreach events as needed
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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