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RWJBarnabas Health

Social Worker Licensed, Mental Health Adult OP

RWJBarnabas Health, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215

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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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