Social Worker (MSW) Full Time, Days, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown, NJ
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The social worker will primarily function as one of
our GUIDE Care Navigators and acts as the primary point of contact
between eligible patients living with dementia, their caregivers
(referred to as the dyad), and the care team at the Geriatric
Assessment Center and AHS. Principal Accountabilities: (1). Provide
eligible patients and families with a screening assessment and
educate them about the GUIDE model and its components. (2).
Participate in completion of the enrollment documents and
submission of all information on the information portal at the time
of enrollment and on an ongoing basis as delineated by CMS. (3)
Provide dementia-specific education and support to the patient and
family, and help families learn what to expect in the future. (4)
Routinely perform home visits and virtual visits to screen dyads
for unmet care needs (including clinical and medication issues),
behavioral issues, safety risks, and psychosocial well-being. (3).
Work closely with the GUIDE Program Manager and the GAC clinical
team to address care needs and coordinate respite referrals. (4).
Connect dyads to local community services, including respite care.
(5). Collect information about medications and medication
adherence, present this information to the care team, assist in
medication reconciliation, and help implement strategies to improve
medication adherence. (6). Work with both the care team and the
dyad to assess medication side effects and changes in function and
behavior. (7). Routinely collaborate with the GUIDE Program Manager
to address more complex medical or psychosocial issues.
Qualifications Required: 1. MSW from an accredited school of social
work. 2. NJ LSW or LCSW required. 3. Previous medical hospital
social work and grant experience strongly preferred. . Preferred:
1. Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical
practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments
and innovations in hardware and software technology. 2.
Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and
analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and
written communication skills
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , Social Worker (MSW) Full Time, Days, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown, NJ, Healthcare , Morristown, New Jersey
