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Social Worker (MSW)- LSW - Per Diem Overlook Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health, Summit, New Jersey, us, 07902

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Social Worker (MSW)- LSW (Per Diem) – Overlook Medical Center, NJ Atlantic Health invites applications for this role.

Base Pay Range $33.33/hr – $58.67/hr

Job Description

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and/or family biopsychosocial spiritual needs and ongoing assessment of coping.

Assess and foster patient, caregiver, and/or family coping, resiliency, and adaptability skills.

Assess patient, caregiver, and/or family members' understanding of treatment options, diagnosis, side effects, outcomes, etc.

Promote and facilitate communication between patients, caregivers, and/or family – including talking to their children about cancer.

Utilize patient self‑assessed distress screening tool to identify barriers of care, emotional concerns, and levels of distress. Review and follow‑up with patients/families.

Assess patient risk for abuse/neglect and refer for appropriate services.

Assess, refer, and/or provide treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

Collaborate with oncology team; assess and refer for substance use disorder.

Demonstrate knowledge of oncology‑specific and community resources. Make referrals as appropriate (transportation, financial assistance, housing, etc.).

Provide psychotherapeutic counseling for individuals, couples, families, and caregivers to resolve relationship issues, coping difficulties, and other psychosocial stressors.

Facilitate goals of care/advanced care planning and end‑of‑life conversations.

Facilitate support groups including psychoeducation, experiential, and psychotherapeutic groups.

Qualifications

MSW from an accredited school of social work.

NJ LSW or LCSW required.

Previous medical hospital social work strongly preferred.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Benefits Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition assistance, and employee assistance program.

EEO Statement Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment.

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