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Social Worker; MSW - LSW Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Job in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, 07960, USA
Listing for: Direct Jobs
Part Time position
Listed on 2025-11-26
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33.33 - 58.67 USD Hourly USD 33.33 58.67 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Social Worker (MSW) - LSW, Days, 18.75 Hours, Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Job Description

The Social Worker (MSW) provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to patients and families to promote well-being, continuity of care, and optimal patient outcomes. This role focuses on addressing social drivers of health (SDOH), facilitating safe and effective transitions of care, and supporting patients through illness, adjustment, and life changes. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure patient needs are met through coordinated, patient-centered, and equitable care delivery.

This role is specific to the outpatient Prenatal clinic.

Essential Functions
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, financial and environmental needs that impact pregnancy outcomes.
  • Screen for and address Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, financial hardship, or caregiver stress.
  • Provide psychosocial support and intervention to assist patients with adjustment to pregnancy and post-partum needs.
  • Collaborate with OB multidisciplinary team to coordinate care. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to provide input on psychosocial context.
  • Connect patients with appropriate community-based services including housing assistance, food programs, legal services, domestic violence shelters, substance-use treatment and mental health providers.
  • Maintain updated knowledge of community resources and build relationships with social service agencies.
  • Document all assessments and interventions in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance psychosocial care and coordination effectiveness.
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and professional standards consistent with social work ethics and hospital policy.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has no direct reports.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements
    • Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
    • Prior hospital-based or medical social work experience strongly preferred.
    Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
    • Active New Jersey LSW or LCSW required.
    Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
    • Spanish speaking preferred
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
    • Strong understanding of social drivers of health (SDOH) and their impact on patient outcomes.
    • Proficiency in electronic health records and data systems (Epic preferred).
    • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
    • Commitment to continuous improvement, equity, and patient‑centered care.
    About Us

    At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
    Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation.

    Our facilities and sites of care include:

    • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
    • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
    • Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
    • Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
    • Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
    • Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
    • Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
    • Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
    • Atlantic Mobile Health
    • Atlantic Rehabilitation

    We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

    We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

    • 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
    • Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
    • 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
    • 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know -…
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