Social Worker (MSW) - Per Diem - Shift Varies - Hackettstown, NJ

1 month ago
United StatesPer Diem / PRNSocial Worker
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Atlantic Health System as a Social Worker (MSW) - Per Diem - Shift Varies - Hackettstown, NJ in United States. Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Social Worker (MSW) for Case Management at Hackettstown Medical Center to work 8AM-4:30PM including one weekend every four weeks. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: * Discharge planning from an acute care hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Discharge planning from an acute care hospital.
  • 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

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full
  • time and part
  • time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Atlantic Health System as a Social Worker (MSW) - Per Diem - Shift Varies - Hackettstown, NJ.

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningCase ManagementSupportive CounselingTherapeutic CounselingAcute Care Hospital Experience

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MSW and LSW, along with a minimum of one year of experience in a medical setting, such as an acute care hospital, or a one-year externship. Availability includes committing to 2-3 days per week during onboarding and working every other weekend.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (MSW) - Per Diem - Shift Varies - Hackettstown, NJ at Atlantic Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge Planning, Case Management, Supportive Counseling, Therapeutic Counseling, Acute Care Hospital Experience. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The primary responsibilities involve managing discharge planning from an acute care hospital setting and providing supportive and therapeutic counseling to patients.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
0-2

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago