Travel Social Work - Master of Social Work - $2,532 per week - talent4health : Job Details

Talent4Health is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a travel job in Morristown, New Jersey.

• Specialty: Master of Social Work
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: 09/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Duties:

1. Job Summary and Essential Function (Maximum of 3 sentences)Provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community.2. Job Responsibilities (Maximum of 10 bullet points)Include, but are not limited to:Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning.A. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referrals to assess needs for social work and/or interventions related to social determinants of health.B. Participate and Provide input in Multidisciplinary Rounds: Psycho/Social ContextC. Function as resource and advocate on behalf of the patient and family for discussions involving Advanced Care PlanningD. Other duties as assigned.

Provides psychosocial support to patients and families during adjustment to illness and life changes. A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.C. Maintains current with available psycho-social services programs/services and provides relevant information to patients, families, staff, and community organizations.D. Develops and maintains collegial relationship with community organizations.Coordinates and maintains a viable psychosocial discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.A. Long Term /Custodial Care B. Acute rehab, Sub-acute rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)C. LTAC, Dialysis, Hospice D. Homelessness solutions and resourcesDocuments appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement, or other services.

Skills:· Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills· Knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.· Knowledge of relevant and state regulatory standards related to Social Work· Rapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement expertise2. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It involves standing and walking and requires normal visual acuity and hearing. OMS will assess the candidate's ability to fulfill these essential functions of the role. The answers to the below will also be used to determine the health and safety requirements for this role.Education:Education · Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work (MSW)Experience · Previous medical hospital social work strongly preferred

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