Social Worker

The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward

The VNA Health Group is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to support the Home Health team in Essex County. This position is 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

Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

Develops and implements a social work plan of care in partnership with patient, representative (if any) and caregiver(s)

Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems and appropriate interventions

Provides patients, caregivers, and/or families with information and education on community resource options and assists in linking with needed resources

Adheres to the organization’s policy and procedure on documentation

Participates in organizational wide QAPI program and attends agency sponsored in-service programs

Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies

Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Qualifications

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education required with current NJ LSW

1+ year of supervised clinical experience in a healthcare setting; community health experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work with multiethnic and diverse socioeconomic populations

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Services are provided in the patient’s home in a community or facility setting

EEOC

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.

Regular Full-Time