The Social Work Department assists patients with their hospital stay and discharge arrangements. The staff is comprised of a team of trained and experienced social workers who monitor your hospital stay from admission to discharge. They work closely with your attending physician to expedite tests or treatments to prevent unnecessary delays during your hospitalization.

The social worker assists the patient with arrangements needed for after discharge and placement in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, if necessary. In addition, social workers provide counseling services for JHMC patients and their families.

The department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we have staff available in the hospital during the evening and weekend hours. The phone number is 718 206-6741