Social Worker Hospice Per Visit-Per Diem; Ocean & Monmouth Counties

SOCIAL WORKER HOSPICE PER VISIT-PER DIEM (OCEAN & MONMOUTH COUNTIES)

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• Requisition #
• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Per Diem
• Location:
  
  Meridian Home Care, Wall, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health helps patients live healthier lives while fostering a collaborative culture among team members. This role supports patients’ physical and emotional well‑being through comprehensive social work services delivered in home settings.

• Render professional social work services through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients’ social and emotional needs in accordance with organizational policies and applicable standards.
• Maintain practice standards per NJ Department of Health, NJ Social Work Code of Ethics, The Joint Commission, and HMH policies.
• Ensure safe and effective patient outcomes by applying clinical judgment and documenting care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct initial psychosocial and bereavement assessments to inform care plans, updating as needed and documenting risk factors.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding coping strategies and recovery or terminal care needs.
• Document interventions and plans in a timely manner, aligning with organization timelines.
• Communicate relevant patient information and care plans to primary nurses and team members, and coordinate case conferences.
• Report care issues and propose solutions to clinical leadership, maintaining ongoing communication with supervisors.
• Assist patients and families in understanding medical recommendations and navigating decision‑making processes.
• Identify and connect patients and families to community resources for end‑of‑life and discharge planning; follow up to ensure implementation.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility across all responsibilities.
• Adhere to HMH's Organizational Competencies and standards of behavior.
• Perform physical duties: lift or move a minimum of 10 lbs., push or pull 10 lbs., and stand for at least 4 hours per shift.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program or a Doctorate from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant professional experience.

• NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

$29.33 Per RVU, based on services provided. The posted rate is a minimum estimate for visiting patients in their homes, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. Pay for non‑clinical assignments will be discussed during the interview.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.