Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, Sh

3 days ago
Pompton Plains, New Jersey$69K - $122KPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Atlantic Health System as a Hospital Social Worker – Per Diem, NJ in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Healthcare Team to implement the plan of care, obtain insurance authorizations as required, communicate with community resources and area facilities.
  • profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $69K - $122K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Atlantic Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Case managementDischarge planningPatient assessmentSocial workInsurance authorizationElectronic documentationCrisis interventionReferral coordinationPsychiatric facility coordinationHealthcare team collaborationCommunity resource management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential. At least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting or a relevant externship is preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (MSW) Per Diem, Shift/Hours Varies, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ at Atlantic Health System 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 Atlantic Health System 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.

Compensation Analysis

Atlantic Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $69k to $122k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($69k–$122k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Discharge planning, Patient assessment, Social work, Insurance authorization, Electronic documentation, Crisis intervention, Referral coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides coverage to facilitate patient discharges, including assessing needs and coordinating referrals to extended care or psychiatric facilities. They work closely with the healthcare team to implement care plans and manage insurance authorizations.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, PTO & Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave, Backup and On-Site Childcare. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

3d ago

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