Position Summary:

• Provides social work services to patients and their families/significant others, assisting them in resolving social, emotional and environmental problems that interfere with psychosocial functioning and a positive response to medical treatment and health care.
• Assesses the needs of patients and provide referrals as needed.
• Formulates treatment goal(s) and plan (s) for each assigned patient.
• Documents social work activity in patient's chart in accordance with Hospital, PRO, DOH and TJC regulatory standards.
• Maintains effective, open communications with all members of the health care team and all other hospital staff.
• Develops and maintains community relations which enhance the availability of resources for patients' health and welfare.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work.

City: New Brusnwick

State: NJ

Special Conditions:

• This position is a one-year appointment (January 2023 – December 2023).
• This is a grant-funded position.

Posting Number: 22ST4112

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