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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Psychosocial Assistant provides case management services to Oncology patients at The Cancer Center with the goal of increasing the access to concrete services. Patients include adults 16-64 years old and geriatrics 65+ years.

A day in the life of a Psychosocial Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Implements case management for medical and psychology needs of the oncology patient.
• Works in collaboration with doctors and nursing staff for pharmaceutical assistance for all Cancer Center patients.
• Notifies patients without prescription coverage of pharmaceutical assistance programs.
• Assists needy patients to complete patient assistance application.
• Refers eligible patients to state pharmaceutical programs
• Refers to nonprofit organizations providing pharmaceutical assistance 
• Screens and approves distribution of funds from Foundation programs or other financial assistance programs for emergency medications or living expenses as available.
• Psychosocial Support (under supervision) for patients/families experiencing: New diagnosis, patients/family having difficulty following their treatment plan, and patients/family dealing with end of life issues. 
• Identifies patient's emotional needs and refers to Social Worker.
• Participates in professional and patient educational programs offered by Social Work Department.
• Assists with discharge planning as directed by social worker when needed.
• Orients patients to their local Board of Social Services, Office on Aging, etc. to obtain eligibility for various state programs. (i.e. Medicaid, NJ Protect, Food Stamps, etc.)
• Orients patients to their local Social Security office for long term disability.
• Refers questions/concerns regarding short and long term disability to Social Worker
• Refers and applies to various cancer foundations for monetary assistance. (i.e. Cancer Care, LLS)
• Refers patients to support groups and advocate groups in their local area and in their primary language
• Liaison for The Cancer Center and Charity Care. 
• Assesses and navigates patients needing transportation resources to local agencies. (i.e. Logisticare, Access Link, emergency transportation as available) 
• Other relevant duties as designated by Supervisor.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience in handling multiple tasks.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, etc.)

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 

• Bachelor of Social Work

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $22.77 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.