Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Genetics

HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. You will treat patients using diverse modalities and collaborate with colleagues to support behavioral health care.

The role provides psychological and social interventions for patients and families across levels of care, hospitalization, disease management, wellness, and recovery. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and disease management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team using various modalities.
• Provide psychological/social interventions to support patients and families relating to behavioral health, hospitalization, disease and recovery.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills (Office/Google Suite)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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.

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.