Saint Peters Healthcare System·New Brunswick, New Jersey
The Social Worker provides clinical social work and behavioral health services, focusing on discharge planning and care coordination for patients across all life stages. They collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams and maintain community relations to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Identify patients and provides clinical social work, and behavioral health services Identify patients and conducts discharge planning evaluation and coordination of care Assess the needs of patients referred/identified as appropriate to the ages of the patients and to the developmental life cycle stage (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). Formulate and implement the psychosocial and/or care coordination/discharge planning care plan for identified patients as appropriate to the ages of the patients and to the developmental life cycle stage in conjunction with the medical and interdisciplinary team and the patient/family. Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area. Document social work discharge planning activity in the patient's chart in accordance with Departmental, Hospital, CMS, QIO, DHHS and JC standards. Prepare monthly statistical and other assigned reports. Develop and maintain community relations. Participate in professional staff development and Hospital/Community activities to maintain skills and enhance professional visibility.
MSW from accredited Graduate School of Social Work. NJ Social Work License: LCSW or LSW. NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number are required; the application should be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment. Previous hospital experience preferred. Experience in medical social work/perinatal pediatrics/behavioral health/case management preferred. Position includes some weekend and holiday coverage. EARC-PAS certified within 3 months of hire when applicable to assignment.
40.00 - 40.00 USD We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status. Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards. You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
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