Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Supportive team culture

Community involvement

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hackensack, NJ. The role includes treating patients using various modalities and being a crucial part of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Responsibilities involve providing psychological and social interventions for patients and their families.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and a NJ license, with pediatric oncology experience preferred. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for supporting patients in their wellness journeys.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• At least 2 years of post-licensure work experience is necessary.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients utilizing various modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide psychological/social interventions for behavioral health.
• Support patients and families with illness recovery.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Also provides psychological/social interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

Pediatric oncology hospital experience preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, its application in a variety of settings, as well as knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent follow through and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Ability to provide guidance/mentorship to other team members.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!