What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker MSW position at Cooper University Hospital?
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Short Description
- Collaborates with providers within the Department of Psychiatry and attends case conference meetings.
- Knowledge of DCP&P reporting and collaboration as well as use of collaterals
- Provides psychosocial assessments, (crisis intervention), psychoeducation, social work consultation, referrals, and Case Management.
- Collects patient and family information and history including education, mental health, substance abuse, and medical issues to determine patient’s current needs.
- Ensures referrals to the appropriate agencies or organizations to connect patients to care.
- Knowledge of local resources to suggest to families including resources for food security, rent and utility assistance, mental health counseling etc.
- Interface with local area schools to communicate patient needs and coordinate home bound instruction
- Ability to request, send and expedite medical records
- Documents all notes in EMR
- Provides supervision to BA/BSW staff as needed. LCSW's provide clinical supervision to LSW and MSW staff, as assigned by their director
Experience Required
1-2 Years Healthcare Experience
Education Requirements
Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW)
Current NJ SW License – (NEW JERSEY SOCIAL WORKER), LCSW Preferred
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ-CSW – (New Jersey Certified Social Worker).
