Position Summary:

• Provides social work services to Pediatric patients and their families/significant others, assisting them in resolving social, emotional and environmental problems that interfere with psychosocial functioning and a positive response to medical treatment and health care.
• Assesses the needs of patients referred and provide counseling internally or referrals to outside resources as needed.
• Formulates treatment goal(s) and plan (s) for each assigned patient.
• Documents social work activity in patient's chart in accordance with Hospital, PRO, DOH and JCAHO standards.
• Prepares monthly statistical and other assigned reports.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey license, LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Must have a minimum of five years of prior work experience in Pediatric specialty services including Pediatric Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Medicine.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary: Salaries listed reflect a full time salary

Posting Number: 26ST0177

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