Ed social worker (Msw) in behavioral health services- Full-Time evening shift (25438)

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 Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s 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 driver's license required.

Education Master’s 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.

$37.10 to $60.60 per 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.