Social Worker

Carewellhealth; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments and counseling to behavioral health patients. The role involves conducting group and individual psychotherapy sessions, developing treatment plans, and advocating for patient resources. Qualified candidates must hold a graduate degree in social work and appropriate licensure, as well as possess strong crisis management and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Full range of body motion support

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of acute care or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Licensure in New Jersey (LSW or LCSW) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides counseling.
• Facilitates group and individual psychotherapy sessions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis management

Patient advocacy

Therapeutic principles

Trans-cultural competency

Education

Graduate degree in social work/Sociology

Master’s in social work

Licensure: NJ, LSW or LCSW

Job description

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Job Summary

Provides psychosocial assessment of behavioral health patients. Provides supportive counseling and education to patie

Job Summary

Provides psychosocial assessment of behavioral health patients. Provides supportive counseling and education to patie

Essential Functions

Group Psychotherapy:

• Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
• Prepares a group topic that is appropriate based on the patient population Individual/Family Psychotherapy:
• Provides family sessions, which demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of therapeutic principles
• Makes referrals as appropriate
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed Abuse Issues:
• Can identify victims of abuse
• Knows the protocol for reporting abuse
• Know the classes of abuse Documentation:
• Completes progress notes according to department standard
• Progress notes reflect the patient’s progress towards their short-term goals
• Progress notes are legible. Treatment Plan:
• Assists with the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Treatment plans are written according to policy
• Treatment plan goals are measurable
• Treatment plans are legible. Time Management Skills:
• In periods of increased workload demonstrates an ability to set priorities and optimally uses work time
• Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines Psychosocial Assessment:
• Psychosocial Assessments are done according to state/department standards
• Demonstrates good interviewing, diagnostic, and report writing skills Patient Advocacy:
• Advocates for services assigned patients
• Completes forms to assist the patient with regard to appropriate entitlements Crisis Management:
• Demonstrates an ability to evaluate a patient in a crisis situation
• Demonstrates knowledge of the warning signs of aggressive behavior Mental Status Exam:
• Demonstrate an ability to evaluate a patient’s mental status
• Able to use the exam when developing the treatment plan Telephone Skills:
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner
• Changes message when appropriate (example vacation) Discharge Planning:
• Participates in the discharge planning process throughout the treatment process
• Involves the family and referral sources when developing the plan Age Specific:
• Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental stage of life for assigned patients Trans-cultural Competencies:
• Demonstrates an understanding of different cultures and belief systems
• Able to implement specific interventions for different cultures.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
• Performs other duties in a timely
• Performs duties in a thorough manner.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Graduate degree in social work/ Sociology, master’s in social work required Licensure: NJ, LSW or LCSW required.

Minimum Work Experience One to three years of acute care setting or behavioral health experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs., requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Working Conditions

Requires working under stressful condition and flexible hours. Involves some discretion independent action and judgment to decide what to do.

nts and families. Provides linkage to resources in the community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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