Per Diem Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker - Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a per diem Psychiatric Social Worker for the Day Shift at Monmouth Medical Center. You will provide evaluative inpatient mental health services, support families, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a social work degree and LSW or LCSW licensure, with 1–12 months of related experience; crisis intervention and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required; Master's preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• 1–12 months of related human services experience; psychiatric inpatient preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative and inpatient mental health services to patients and families; complete accurate intakes and develop therapeutic relationships.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a safe treatment environment.
• Document medical records, incident reports, and shift data per policy; participate in treatment planning and quality improvement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Group facilitation

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a per diem Psychiatric Social Worker for the Day Shift at Monmouth Medical Center. You will provide evaluative inpatient mental health services, support families, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a social work degree and LSW or LCSW licensure, with 1–12 months of related experience; crisis intervention and de-escalation skills are essential.