Psychiatric Social Worker (LSW) - Crisis & Discharge

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayonne University Hospital (Hudson Regional Health) is seeking an experienced Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for the Inpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatry unit. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and comprehensive discharge planning for patients with acute mental health crises.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and an active NJ LSW license, with BLS certification and inpatient behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted LSW license in New Jersey (required).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention for inpatients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate complex discharge planning including post-acute placements and community linkages.
• Provide trauma‑informed, patient‑centered counseling and psychoeducation.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessments

Discharge planning

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

Epic EHR

Cerner EHR

Job description

Bayonne University Hospital (Hudson Regional Health) is seeking an experienced Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for the Inpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatry unit. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and comprehensive discharge planning for patients with acute mental health crises.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and an active NJ LSW license, with BLS certification and inpatient behavioral health experience.