Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to treat patients using various modalities within a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. The role includes providing psychological and social interventions supporting patients and families in behavioral health, hospitalization, and recovery.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work, NJ licensure, and at least 2 years post-licensure experience, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Must possess excellent follow through and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients utilizing various modalities as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Provide psychological/social interventions supporting patients and families.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention theory

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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.

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.