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Social Worker/MSW Per Diem (Washington Township)

Jefferson Health, Washington Township, New Jersey, United States

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Job Details Provides social work services, assesses and enhances the patient’s/family’s/significant other’s ability to cope with physical, emotional and environmental problems related to illness/convalescence and discharge plan. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish a discharge plan for the patient.

Job Description Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Conducts psychosocial assessment/reassignment of patients/significant others relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs.

Develops and implements a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs related to needs/problems identified during assessment.

Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate discharge planning.

Provides counseling for patient/family/significant others to assist with coping with new diagnoses, chronic illness and palliative or terminal care.

Advocates on behalf of the patients/families to enable them to obtain necessary services.

Salary Range $30.41 to $43.33

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Location 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

EEO Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Important Notes This is not a psych or Behavioral Health or counseling position. This is an acute care medical surgical discharge planning experience. Must be willing to float to all 3 NJ locations. Must have weekday availability to orient. After orientation, the commitment is either 3 weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks OR 2 weekend day shifts every 4 weeks.

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