Trauma Social Worker (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health

11 days ago

United States$72KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Trauma Social Worker – Full-Time, $72K Salary in United States. Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

assessed no less than weekly in response to change in medical situation. Provides patients and families with resources. Educates about risks and

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Master's of Social Work Two years of experience as a social worker in a health care setting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required: NJ Licensed Social Worker.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Trauma Social Worker – Full-Time, $72K Salary.

Key Skills

Social Work InterventionPatient AssessmentDischarge PlanningCare CoordinationCrisis InterventionEmotional SupportCommunicationResource ReferralInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationQuality ImprovementTrauma CareCounselingProblem SolvingEMR CoordinationPatient Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Trauma Social Worker (Full-Time) at Hackensack Meridian Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Intervention, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Emotional Support, Communication, Resource Referral. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Trauma Social Worker coordinates, communicates, and facilitates the clinical progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan, assessing needs and developing individualized plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include providing social work intervention, cris...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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