Description
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The Social Worker is responsible for assessing and meeting the needs of patients and families, providing psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and discharge planning from the emergency room. They are an integral member of the care team, assisting patients and families in the psychosocial aspects of care. Interventions may include connecting patients and families to necessary resources and supports in the community or helping a patient to expand and strengthen their network of social supports. This position will support staff and patients in the Emergency Room in creating a safe and timely discharge plan, by providing information, resources, and post-discharge education.
Department: Population Health
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Full time
Shift: Day
Hours: 10am - 6pm
Job Essentials:
- Emergency department experience and crisis intervention experience preferred
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of professional excellence and excellent organizational skills
- Current driver's license required and access to a vehicle
- Night and weekend hours required
Education Requirements:
- Masters of Social Work
License/Certification/Registry:
- NJ LSW required, LCSW preferred
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