Soc Worker M.S.W.
Somers Point, NJJob$54–85K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Social Worker assesses, counsels, intervenes, implements and educates patients and their families to support movement through the continuum of care. The role coordinates services with care teams and community agencies, supports discharge planning—including for psychiatric and suicidal patients—and connects patients with community and drug and alcohol resources. The position requires an MSW and New Jersey social work licensure; acute-care experience is preferred.
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Position Summary
The Social Worker is responsible for assessing, counseling, intervening, implementing and educating the patient, family/significant others to facilitate movement throughout the continuum of care.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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Collaborates with patient, family and other team members to coordinate services
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Serves as a resource for community services
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Provides assistance in obtaining alternative living situations when needed
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Works with health care team, patient/family and community agencies in order to facilitate efficient utilization of resources
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Develops and maintains good working relationships with health and social service agencies
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Provides timely documentation of discharge planning activities in the medical record
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Educates patients, family/significant others regarding options for discharge to include what is available and what has been arranged.
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Provides discharge planning specifically for psychiatric/suicidal patients.
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Demonstrates an understanding of resource for Drug/Alcohol services and ability to refer appropriately.
Minimum Requirements
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MSW/ NJ Licensed Social Worker
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Previous clinical/Hospital experience
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Knowledge of Medical Terminology and intermediate computer proficiency
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Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
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Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 2 years of experience in acute care
Salary Range - $54,000-$85,200 (based on experience)
About Shore Medical Center
At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Located in Somers Point, NJ, Shore is a 196-bed, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit acute care community hospital where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Since 1940, Shore has been a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors throughout our region.
Shore attracts the area’s best doctors, nurses, and clinicians—and is the most favored hospital among many of these professionals for their own personal healthcare needs. We offer the highest quality of care across a wide range of specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, adult and pediatric emergency, and maternity services.
Shore is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network and maintains long-standing affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology—giving our patients and physicians seamless access to world-class care. We also partner with Onsite Neonatal Partners, Bayfront Emergency Physicians, Equum Medical for 24/7 critical care services, Mayo Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiology Solutions, and Advantage Sleep Centers.
Shore is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified for disease-specific care in stroke, spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement. In Spring 2025, Shore earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction for hospital quality and safety. Shore also earned the “Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes” designation by the American Diabetes Association and Leapfrog. This national recognition program calls attention to the complex inpatient care required by patients living with diabetes. Shore has also earned the The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.
SMC Employee Benefits
The mission of Shore Medical Center (SMC) is to care for and respect our patients, families and each other. Keeping with this mission, Shore is committed to providing each staff member with a unique and exceptional Total Rewards package to meet the needs of you and your family. Our employees have access to a broad range of benefits ranging from legal guidance, to a menu of stellar medical plans, supportive care, and in-house pharmacy and exclusive discounts just for being an SMC employee!
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Tuition reimbursement
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Certification reimbursement
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Referral incentive program
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Local community employee discounts
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Free Parking
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