Care Coordinator Jobs in New Jersey
Care Coordinator jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the Northeast, with strong demand across managed care organizations, hospital-affiliated health systems, and community-based social services at every level from entry-level case aide to senior care management. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Newark, Trenton, and Camden, where major employers including RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey maintain large care management operations. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health coordination, Medicaid managed long-term services and supports, and transitional care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provides care coordination by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Promotes patient adherence to individualized plan of care.
- Collaborates and communicates patient findings to primary care provider, Care Coordination Team, and healthcare providers, and identified care-partner(s) as appropriate across various health care settings via timely, accurate, and clear communication modalities.
- Applies specific payer clinical guidelines as applicable.
- Utilizes evidence-based risk-stratification tools to proactively assess chronically-ill population, identify patients at risk for disease-related sequelae and deliver patient-centered evidence-based interventions to prevent future progression or exacerbation of illness. During exacerbation, intervenes at the
earliest opportunity through multidisciplinary collaboration with all members of the care team, including patient and identified care-partner to return the patient safely to optimal level of health/function in an optimal setting. Identifies opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention. Identifies Social/Behavioral Health needs which impact patient goals and refers to Social Work team member for support/co-management as deemed appropriate. Assess/Refer patients to available community support services as deemed necessary. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop innovative strategies addressing the needs of the population. - Assesses the self-care needs of the high-risk patient and identifies need for additional support. Provides patient/care-partner(s) education regarding prevention/ recognition/ treatment of disease exacerbation and promotes self-management of chronic condition and comorbidities. Coordinates care with the patient's primary provider and providers outreach and education as applicable
and under the direction of the provider. - Maintains patient confidentiality with all activities in the Care Coordination Program.
- Attends payer webinars as applicable to the patient population. Downloads and utilizes payer reports to identify patients for outreach. Assists in orientation and training of new staff as requested. Participates in provider outreach and education. Serves as a community resource, providing educational programs for the community.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional development and
pursues ongoing continuing education in order to deliver patient-centered care.
Demonstrates successful completion of ongoing proficiency and compliance
with regulatory requirements. - Collaborates with ACO leadership on additional tasks as requested.
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program; BSN required
- Current NJ Registered Professional Nursing license required.
- Current PA and NY Nursing license a plus. Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
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Preferred:
- Community health experience and knowledge of community healthcare resources preferred
- CCM certification preferred.
Other:
- Strong clinical, interpersonal, analytical, priority setting, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with minimum direct supervision.
- Ability to navigate EHR and data bases with demonstrated ability for electronic
clinical documentation. - Clear and accurate verbal, telephonic, and written communication skills.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
____________________________________________
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran
- Provides care coordination by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Promotes patient adherence to individualized plan of care.
- Collaborates and communicates patient findings to primary care provider, Care Coordination Team, and healthcare providers, and identified care-partner(s) as appropriate across various health care settings via timely, accurate, and clear communication modalities.
- Applies specific payer clinical guidelines as applicable.
- Utilizes evidence-based risk-stratification tools to proactively assess chronically-ill population, identify patients at risk for disease-related sequelae and deliver patient-centered evidence-based interventions to prevent future progression or exacerbation of illness. During exacerbation, intervenes at the
earliest opportunity through multidisciplinary collaboration with all members of the care team, including patient and identified care-partner to return the patient safely to optimal level of health/function in an optimal setting. Identifies opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention. Identifies Social/Behavioral Health needs which impact patient goals and refers to Social Work team member for support/co-management as deemed appropriate. Assess/Refer patients to available community support services as deemed necessary. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop innovative strategies addressing the needs of the population. - Assesses the self-care needs of the high-risk patient and identifies need for additional support. Provides patient/care-partner(s) education regarding prevention/ recognition/ treatment of disease exacerbation and promotes self-management of chronic condition and comorbidities. Coordinates care with the patient's primary provider and providers outreach and education as applicable
and under the direction of the provider. - Maintains patient confidentiality with all activities in the Care Coordination Program.
- Attends payer webinars as applicable to the patient population. Downloads and utilizes payer reports to identify patients for outreach. Assists in orientation and training of new staff as requested. Participates in provider outreach and education. Serves as a community resource, providing educational programs for the community.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional development and
pursues ongoing continuing education in order to deliver patient-centered care.
Demonstrates successful completion of ongoing proficiency and compliance
with regulatory requirements. - Collaborates with ACO leadership on additional tasks as requested.
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program; BSN required
- Current NJ Registered Professional Nursing license required.
- Current PA and NY Nursing license a plus. Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
-
Preferred:
- Community health experience and knowledge of community healthcare resources preferred
- CCM certification preferred.
Other:
- Strong clinical, interpersonal, analytical, priority setting, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with minimum direct supervision.
- Ability to navigate EHR and data bases with demonstrated ability for electronic
clinical documentation. - Clear and accurate verbal, telephonic, and written communication skills.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
____________________________________________
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran
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The qualifications that appear most often in care coordinator jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, health administration, or a related field
- Active New Jersey social work license (LSW or LCSW) preferred for clinical coordination roles
- Experience in case management, discharge planning, or utilization review within New Jersey healthcare settings
- Familiarity with New Jersey Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, or managed long-term services and supports programs
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or PointClickCare
- Strong knowledge of community resources and social determinants of health specific to New Jersey populations
Care Coordinator Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care coordinator in New Jersey?
Most care coordinator roles in New Jersey require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or health administration, with many managed care and hospital employers preferring candidates who hold or are pursuing a Licensed Social Worker credential issued by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners. Clinical care management positions often require an LCSW or RN licensure. Entry into non-clinical coordination roles is possible with a relevant bachelor's degree and some direct-service or administrative experience in a healthcare or social services setting.
Which companies hire care coordinators in New Jersey?
New Jersey care coordinator roles are posted by Hackensack Meridian Health, Valley Health System (New Jersey), and trinity rehab and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of managed care organizations, hospital systems, and county social services agencies means postings come from a wide mix of clinical and administrative employers throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most care coordinator jobs?
Newark, Paramus, and New Brunswick lead New Jersey for care coordinator openings. Newark anchors the market because of its concentration of major health systems, Medicaid-focused managed care plans, and federally qualified health centers, while Trenton draws postings from state agency contractors and county social services, and Camden benefits from proximity to large Philadelphia-area health networks that operate on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.
Are there remote care coordinator jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many care coordinator roles involve in-person assessments, home visits, or on-site clinical collaboration. About 10% of care coordinator openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with fully remote positions most often found in utilization management, telephonic case management, and administrative care coordination for managed care organizations.
How can I get hired as a care coordinator in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a patient navigator, care management assistant, or community health worker with a New Jersey hospital system or Federally Qualified Health Center, roles that require only a relevant bachelor's degree and no prior coordination experience. RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health both recruit new graduates into care support and care transitions roles that build toward full coordinator titles. Earning a Certified Case Manager credential or completing a supervised internship through an accredited New Jersey social work program gives candidates a meaningful edge in screening.
Where can I find and apply to care coordinator jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to care coordinator jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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