Travel Contract

Travel Social Work - Social Worker
Morristown, NJ
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

$2,360/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date12/02/2024
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareLevel I TraumaTeaching Institution712 bedsMagnetEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,360/week

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Clinician license in New Jersey

Description

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Job Summary and Essential Function The Care Coordination MSW Social Worker works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians as part of the Care Coordination program to provide high quality, outcome-based, patient-centered care and address the social determinants of health to support safe transitions of care across the continuum for patients and families throughout Atlantic Health System.
Job Responsibilities along with a percentage of time performing duties (Maximum of 10 bullet points)60% - Patient assessment, referrals, intervention20% - Documentation10% - Meetings, program development10%- Collaboration with inside/outside agencies
3.    Job Functions:                                                                                                                                                                                
Support high-cost/high-risk patients to address barriers to care and navigation challenges across the care continuum by prioritizing health and SDOH needs, addressing gaps in internal and external resources, and sustainable connections to medical homes and sustainable social supports to improve the patient experience, achieve better health outcomes, decrease avoidable cost and utilization, and increase the utilization of preventative care and healthy behaviors to improve health.
Provide psychosocial assessment, sustainable care transitions, and structured support to help address social and economic barriers to positive health outcomes and empower patients to set and achieve their individualized health goals. Apply best practice interventions based upon care standards and referral and linkage to services to ensure behavioral and psychosocial needs are addressed, including but not limited to: social needs, financial stressors, difficulty coping, behavioral health concerns or substance misuse, abuse and neglect, interpersonal violence, homelessness, functional decline, frequent ED visits or hospitalization, need for long-term care planning, etc.
Maintain best practices, process systems, and key performance metrics to provide effective outcome-based, patient-centered care with a focus on culturally-sensitive and inclusive interventions, equitable access to care, and reduction in health disparities. Conduct psychosocial assessment, social determinants of health screening and referral, and develop a plan of care in alignment with individual needs, values, and goals of the patient. Provide individual telephonic/virtual support and counseling to patients, using appropriate therapeutic techniques and evidence-based theories to guide patients toward healthy coping, self-management, and overall wellness. Maintain accurate and timely referral response, assessment, intervention, and documentation, according to department workflow and policy.
Ensure ongoing collaboration and communication with the larger interdisciplinary Care Coordination team, AHS/ACO practices, providers, and care team members to comprehensively address evolving psychosocial needs, medical needs, and plan of care. Maintain a current knowledge base of community agencies and key contacts and assist with patient advocacy, navigation, and engagement with sustainable medical, social, insurance and benefit systems. 
Regularly attend and actively participate in assigned intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary forums, administrative meetings, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service training. Provide consultative support for department community health workers through education, training and one to one case oversight. Annually participate in a minimum of 3 educational programs on topics relevant to practice area.  
Other tasks as required by manager, director, or leadership.
3-5 years in health-related field, hospital experience preferred.Strong knowledge of community resources and social service, financial, insurance, and advocacy systems. Familiarity with Epic preferred.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and balance and deliver results in a program with multiple projects, programs, and priorities. 
Strong clinical, interpersonal, and analytical skills with clear verbal, telephonic and written communication.
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team and develop and enhance collaborations with local community agencies and organizations.
Ability to navigate EMR and databases with demonstrated ability, including EMR documentation standards, Microsoft Office suite and metrics/outcome reporting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem solving, ability to work with diverse populations, compassionate service delivery. Bilingual a plus.
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work required.
Current LSW license in the State of New Jersey in good standing with the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners.
Behavioral Health background preferred.
Jillian DiRienzo
Jillian DiRienzo
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #492040. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapist - Social Worker

Facility

Morristown Medical Center

3.8rating(63 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Morristown Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Travler friendly, great staff, and brand new Ped ED area.

Cons

COL is high.

David P
David P
Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room (RN)
Jun '24 - Aug '24
Review of Morristown Medical Center on Sep 6, 2024
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Morristown Medical Center
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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Level I Trauma
  • Teaching Institution
  • 712 beds
  • Magnet
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS100 Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960
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Employer

Tact Staff

2.9rating(8 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Tact Staff

5.0rating

Pros

Nicole was very helping and always proficient with reaching out and even going above and beyond when the facility itself was slacking. When the facility canceled all contracts the day before start date she found me another position within the same week. I would recommend her 10x over.

Cons

Can’t think of one

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Alicia W
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Review of Nicole Nash on May 18, 2024
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Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
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