SOCIAL WORKER (LSW) | BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT [...]

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our hospital team. The role involves screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning to support patients and families across inpatient and related settings.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited school and an LSW license (within one year of hire). Experience in psychiatric social work is preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with the care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license within one year of hire.
• 1–2 years of psychiatric social work experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Second language knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in English reading/writing as required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform screenings, intake assessments and consultations for evaluation of individual and family dynamics.
• Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families and others.
• Utilize individual, family, group work and crisis intervention methods.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial histories in a timely manner.
• Provide direct treatment services including individual, family, and group counseling.
• Serve as liaison to health care team regarding social work issues and community referrals.
• Develop discharge and post-hospital care plans with community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and documentation requirements.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students as assigned.
• Offer translation services for patient/family interviews when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Second language knowledge

English proficiency

BLS Certification

Heartsaver/CPR Certification

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license

Job description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center! **

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Social Worker.

Requirements:

Perform screenings, intake assessments and consultations for evaluation of individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals for services.

Provides ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families and significant others for health-related psychosocial problems, based on goals agreed to by patients, family, significant others and health care team.

Utilizes individual, family, group work and crisis intervention methods to identify and intervene in problems that influence participation in treatment and discharge planning.

Completes a comprehensive psychosocial history on a timely basis.

Provides direct treatment services to patients within the hospital utilizing appropriate modalities including individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention with a knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Serves as resource to health care team regarding issues of chemical dependence, psychiatric and abuse issues; based on knowledge of rules and regulations of reporting these issues, identifies, assesses, treats, and refers to community services patients facing problems of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, and elder abuse.

Provides case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plans are being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.

Interprets the nature of illness and prescribed courses of treatment to patients and families; communicates family issues to other staff members.

Acts as liaison to health care team in understanding family dynamics, facilitating timely and proactive discharges to home or another facility.

Acts as advocate for the patient with other Medical Center programs (e.g., Outpatient Department), and functions as liaison with other providers in the community, assisting in linkages for patients and families.

Make presentations on various issues related to the field and on available Medical Center resources as part of community outreach to schools, agencies and other resources.

Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, including case presentations, and makes recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from a social work perspective.

Fulfills all case recording, statistical reporting, and other documentation requirements on an accurate and timely basis.

Provides clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.

Provides consultative services to Department of Psychiatry and Medical Center staff and to other community agencies in the field regarding social work issues and services to our patient population.

Assists in developing discharge and post-hospital care plans (e.g., suggests appropriate community resources).

Assessment, treatment and care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Job Duties:

Works cooperatively with unit staff to ensure coverage for social work services for patients in the absence of staff members.

Participates in studies, surveys, or research, initiated or approved by the Department of Social Work, to develop knowledge about effective treatment, or improve quality of delivery of service.

Provides translation services for patient/family interviews as needed and able.

Identifies problems and obstacles affecting delivery of services to patients (e.g., discharge planning problems) and brings them to the attention of supervisor.

Participates in departmental meetings and committees as required.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review, conferences, and workshops.

Must maintain current levels of licensing, education, and skills as required for position and discipline.

May be required to rotate on evening and night call for the program.

Provides transportation services for patients, as needed.

Works in conjunction with community agency staff to provide either on site or in-home crisis intervention services, when necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

• One to two years prior experience required in psychiatric social work or comparable experience/setting/population, depending on area assigned.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.

Licensure:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license (must be obtained within one year from date of hire).

Education:

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work required.

Job setting/Physical demands:

• Contact patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Room, offsite settings (e.g., patient home).
• Contact with families, significant others, visitors, staff.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• May be required to make home visits.
• You must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$37.10 to $60.60 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS: EVE 10%/NIGHT12%/WKEND $2.00 P/H

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.