Behavioral Health Social Worker I — Crisis & Care Coord

Prime Healthcare; Powerville (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling. The role includes information/referral, financial assistance referrals, case management, discharge planning, and meticulous documentation during patient stays.

Qualifications include a master's degree in a related field, active licensure or intern status, BCLS, and 1 year of inpatient/outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy; licensure preferred.
• Current registration or intern status as required by education/licensing.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 3 months of hire and annual renewal.
• Minimum one year inpatient or outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling.
• Provide information and referral to patients and families.
• Refer for financial assistance and supportive services as needed.
• Coordinate case management and milieu management with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete documentation and maintain clinical records during length of stay.
• Assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Emotional Support

Crisis Intervention

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Current registration or intern status

BCLS (AHA) certificate

Behavioral Violence Prevention training

Inpatient/Outpatient Behavioral Health experience

Job description

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Behavioral Health Social Worker to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling. The role includes information/referral, financial assistance referrals, case management, discharge planning, and meticulous documentation during patient stays.

Qualifications include a master's degree in a related field, active licensure or intern status, BCLS, and 1 year of inpatient/outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.