Christian Health Care Center·Wyckoff, New Jersey
The Social Worker provides individual, group, and family counseling to psychiatric patients and their families. Key duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating post-acute care planning, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Conducts individual, group and family psychotherapeutic counseling and may function as primary therapist in identified cases. Completes psychosocial assessments including obtaining information for diagnosis and treatment as required by regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Serves as liaison to patients and families and available community partners and resources. Maintains accurate, timely documentation as a basis for review by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides support, education and assistance to families and their support system regarding community resources, course of treatment and hospitalization, and discharge planning. Coordinates and facilitates post-acute care plan for assigned patients. Attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings, prepared to offer psychosocial assessment information to guide treatment. Participate in the development of wellness and recovery plans. Facilitates communication among the patient/family and treatment team and holds family meetings. Provides coverage for department colleagues. Provides coverage for Utilization Review team as needed. Assists in developing favorable attitudes in the community toward recognition and treatment of mental illness and the aging process through participation in community activities concerned with mental health and/or aging. Performs other related duties as required.
Master's degree in Social Work required.
Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.
Minimum of one year social work experience preferred. Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes: Discounted health insurance Dental Program Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Benefit plan Employee Assistance Program Direct Deposit Credit Union Child Day Care Center on campus Gift shop on campus Free onsite parking on campus Free meals for all employees Pay differentials Exclusive employee discounts and special offers Access to earned wages prior to payday QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Minimum of one year social work experience preferred. Master's degree in Social Work required. Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required. If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below. https://christianhealthnj.org/careers Min USD $57,500.00/Yr. Max USD $57,500.00/Yr.
A Master's degree in Social Work and a current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) license are required. A minimum of one year of social work experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.
