RWJBarnabas Health
Social Worker Licensed, Mental Health Adult OP
RWJBarnabas Health, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215
Overview
Job Title: Social Worker Licensed
Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Mental Health Adult OP
Req #: 0000219129
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $43.92 per hour
Address: 654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Overview The Social Worker Licensed (LSW) provides direct clinical services in our behavioral health adult outpatient program, such as initial intake assessments, and individual and group counseling services to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including those with a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis in our Adult Outpatient department.
Qualifications Required:
Master\'s Degree in Social Work
Preferred:
LCADC
One year clinical experience in a substance abuse setting
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem (PD)
Essential Functions
Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families
Communicates family issues to other staff members
Participates in planning conferences
Identifies substance abuse/use issues and incorporates into the treatment plan, identifying triggers, support mechanisms and 12-step participation if appropriate
Participates in supervision activities, as directed
Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards
Documents progress notes within 24 hours of DOS
Understands the payer identification process and ensures that services delivered are accurately authorized
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in evening and updating treatment plan
Involves families/referral sources in all treatment endeavors unless contraindicated
Adheres to department\'s practice guidelines
Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards
Maintains current knowledge of relevant addictions tx and research
Performs random UDS on patients
In collaboration with treatment team, implements the discharge plan
Collaborates with other Hospital programs and community agencies to promote coordination and continuity of patient and family care
Performs the psychosocial assessment, which includes family dynamics and treatment needs according to specified outpatient/inpatient standards
Designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patient\'s outcomes according to departmental policy and procedures
Conducts individual, family, and group treatment according to established standards/practice guidelines
Recognizes the need for and implements a strength-based framework in treatment planning
Collects and utilizes outcome data to support treatment planning/modifications
Reviews assessment data including identified medical needs and makes appropriate and timely referral
Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees\' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Equal Opportunity RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Mental Health Adult OP
Req #: 0000219129
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $43.92 per hour
Address: 654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Job Overview The Social Worker Licensed (LSW) provides direct clinical services in our behavioral health adult outpatient program, such as initial intake assessments, and individual and group counseling services to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including those with a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis in our Adult Outpatient department.
Qualifications Required:
Master\'s Degree in Social Work
Preferred:
LCADC
One year clinical experience in a substance abuse setting
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem (PD)
Essential Functions
Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families
Communicates family issues to other staff members
Participates in planning conferences
Identifies substance abuse/use issues and incorporates into the treatment plan, identifying triggers, support mechanisms and 12-step participation if appropriate
Participates in supervision activities, as directed
Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards
Documents progress notes within 24 hours of DOS
Understands the payer identification process and ensures that services delivered are accurately authorized
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in evening and updating treatment plan
Involves families/referral sources in all treatment endeavors unless contraindicated
Adheres to department\'s practice guidelines
Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards
Maintains current knowledge of relevant addictions tx and research
Performs random UDS on patients
In collaboration with treatment team, implements the discharge plan
Collaborates with other Hospital programs and community agencies to promote coordination and continuity of patient and family care
Performs the psychosocial assessment, which includes family dynamics and treatment needs according to specified outpatient/inpatient standards
Designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patient\'s outcomes according to departmental policy and procedures
Conducts individual, family, and group treatment according to established standards/practice guidelines
Recognizes the need for and implements a strength-based framework in treatment planning
Collects and utilizes outcome data to support treatment planning/modifications
Reviews assessment data including identified medical needs and makes appropriate and timely referral
Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees\' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Equal Opportunity RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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