Social Worker (Msw) In Behavioral Health Services Part-Time Flex (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday) 25056

Join Our Team at 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 youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Social Worker MSW.

Job Duties

Social work services. Social work services include but are not limited to social work assessment social work counseling social work consultation social work planning social work community organization social work policy social work administration social work research and social work client-centered advocacy;

Clinical social work services under the supervision of a LCSW. Clinical social work services include but are not limited to clinical assessment clinical consultation psychotherapeutic counseling and client-centered advocacy. A LSW may not however provide clinical supervision; and

Supervising pursuant to Council on Social Work Education standards students who are completing undergraduate or graduate social work coursework. No LSW is permitted to perform custody / parenting time evaluations as set forth in Subchapter 13.

Providing counseling to clients at both the individual and group level around emotional and mental health issues.

Build and maintain strong rapport with clients both in groups and on an individual basis.

Provide accurate clinical assessments of their clients which can include mental and emotional health and stability as well as generalized physical assessments when dealing with clients in the grip of substance abuse.

Keep detailed and concise records of each client throughout their treatment whether at the clients behest or as part of a treatment program which may be court ordered.

Perform professional consultations with medical professionals therapists physicians and even officers of the courts where appropriate

Follow directions and perform research within a clinical setting either under direct supervision or independently. 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 patient family significant others and health care teams.

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 plan is being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.

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

Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course 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. STR Withdrawal Management APH) 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 Evergreen Outpatient Program 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 care plans (e.g. suggests appropriate community resources).

Assessment treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with 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 Centers Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Centers Mission Vision and Values Statements

Other Job Duties

Actively participates in all required department meetings.

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

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

Position Qualifications

Must have a current NJ license as a LSW or CSW.

Maintains current levels of licensing education and skills as required for position and discipline.

1-2 years of experience in psychiatric social work or comparable experience.

Demonstrated ability to work with behaviorally impaired population or those with addictions as appropriate.

Demonstrated ability to work with the psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions as appropriate.

An understanding of addiction treatments including pharmacology.

Reporting and record keeping.

Cultural competence.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Speaks reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish etc.)

American Heart Association Heartsaver / CPR Certification required.

BLS Certification preferred.

Current drivers license required.

Education

Masters in social work from an accredited school of social work is required.

Maintains current levels of licensing education and skills as required for position and discipline.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

Program locations; contact with patients families and staff.

Somewhat sedentary but mobility required.

Occasionally lifts positions pushes and / or transfers patients.

Occasional heavy physical effort when de-escalating out of control patients.

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

Handles emergency and crisis situations.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$35.67 to $57.92 / Hour

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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 35 - 57