Licensed Social Worker LSW
Overview:
The VNA Health Group. We’re moving healthcare forward.
Move forward with us.
As you help us move healthcare forward, you’ll enjoy:
- A tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
- Continuing Education and online learning programs to keep you current, with certifications to help you master your profession.
- An online learning system that will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
- An Employee Referral program that rewards you with cash when trusted colleagues are hired.
- Recognition programs to provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
- 403B and 401a retirement plans to help you plan for a comfortable future.
- Supportive leadership teams that give you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day
- Pay for mileage, tolls, and parking where necessary
The Social Worker will be responsible for providing assessment of social and emotional problems that are, or are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or their rate of recovery.
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Responsibilities:
Here’s how you’ll move healthcare forward in this role:
- Take part in a two-week clinical orientation to learn key procedures, the EMR system, compassionate care, and safety
- Develops and implements a social work plan of care
- Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems and appropriate interventions
- Provides patients and families with information on community resource options and assists in linking with needed resources
- Adheres to the organization’s policy and procedure on documentation
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
Qualifications:
The ideal qualifications for the Social Worker, include:
- Masters Degree in Social Work required with current NJ LSW
- 1+ year of supervised clinical experience; community health experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with multiethnic and diverse socioeconomic populations
- Spanish speaking language a plus
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Services are provided in the patient’s home in a community or facility setting
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.