What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward
The VNA Health Group is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Social Worker for Monmouth County. The position would be 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.
For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.
As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
- Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
- Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
- Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
- Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
- Our 403B and 401A retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
- Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.
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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
- Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems and appropriate interventions
- Provides patients and families with information on community resource options and assists in linking with needed resources
- Adheres to the organization’s policy and procedure on documentation
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
- Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Social Work required with current LSW licensure
- 1 year of supervised clinical experience; 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.
