Behavioral Health Lead Social Worker MSW

Capital Health System, Inc.; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Master of Social Work (MSW) with broad clinical social work experience to provide psychosocial assessments, mental status exams and evidence-based counseling in a hospital-based setting.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have at least five years of independent clinical social work experience and a track record in program development, with BLS certification

Qualifications

• MSW required. Five years of independent clinical social work experience in a mental health or hospital-based setting performing medical crisis counseling and discharge planning.
• At least two years must also include developing, implementing and coordinating clinical programs and patient support services.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Licensed Clinical Social Worker required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations to formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses and treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families, using advanced expertise in medical/mental health diagnoses, chronic illnesses and medications to meet the needs of a diverse patient population
• Identify patient strengths, coping skills and needs in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver immediate crisis intervention services and represent patient rights and needs to providers and the community
• Maintain accurate medical records, progress notes and treatment plans in accordance with clinic protocols and regulatory agency requirements
• Monitor patient outcomes and registries to develop workflows and performance initiatives based on quality metrics and best practices
• Continually review and implement regulatory requirements to ensure all social work services and documentation meet mandatory standards
• Lead planning meetings, case conferences and care team huddles and provide expert consultation on how psychosocial factors impact patient health and treatment compliance
• Serve as a primary liaison between outside agencies, hospital departments and the medical team
• Maximize staff scheduling and assist with the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new clinical social work personnel
• Meet regularly with LSW and CSW staff to identify and resolve operational issues, providing recommendations to the leadership team
• Coordinate staff training and performance improvement initiatives to increase clinical awareness of biological, psychological and social issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MSW

Clinical assessment

Crisis counseling

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Job description

Capital Health System, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Master of Social Work (MSW) with broad clinical social work experience to provide psychosocial assessments, mental status exams and evidence-based counseling in a hospital-based setting.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have at least five years of independent clinical social work experience and a track record in program development, with BLS certification