Social Worker, MSW - Mental Health - FULL TIME DAYS Bridgeton

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health is hiring a social worker to provide psychosocial assessments and care planning in accordance with licensing requirements. You will document interventions and outcomes for both group and individual patients, and develop psychosocial activities aligned with clinical standards.

Preferred candidates hold an MSW and have at least one year of social work experience in acute care or psychiatric settings, with LICENSING requirements noted.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an Accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of one year in social work or related psychiatric field.
• Experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient psychiatric unit and knowledge of community resources are preferred.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

DSM-V knowledge

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Major Function

Provides social work services and psychosocial/family assessments in accordance with professional standards and requirements of licensing/accrediting bodies. Develops and implements psychosocial activities. Documents both group and individual patient care intervention and outcomes in a timely manner.

Major Function

Provides social work services and psychosocial/family assessments in accordance with professional standards and requirements of licensing/accrediting bodies. Develops and implements psychosocial activities. Documents both group and individual patient care intervention and outcomes in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an Accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of one year in social work or related psychiatric field.
• Experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient psychiatric unit and knowledge of community resources are preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• License eligible required (A passing score on the ASWB Social Work LSW Exam and within 8 months maintain current NJ LSW).
• Current Welle training required within introductory period.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the causation, symptoms and effects of mental illnesses.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of DSM V Manual, community resources, discharge planning activities, basic leadership skills, and decision-making ability.
• Must have the ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.

Physical Requirements

N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)

LiftingNStandingFSittingF

Lifting 20-50lbsNClimbingOKneelingO

Lifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingO

CarryingOHearingCWalkingF

PushingOTalkingCVisionC

Environmental Conditions

NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsN

Noxious odorsNPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentO

Benefits Information

At Inspira Health

you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.