Job Title: Social Worker Licensed

Location: NPC PLAZA BLDG

Department Name: Integrated Co-Occuring Grant

Req #: 0000205794

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.39 - $46.09 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Social Worker Licensed designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patients outcomes according to departmental policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work

Preferred:

• One year of clinical experience in a substance abuse setting
• LCADC

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families
• Communicates family issues to other staff members
• Participates in planning conferences
• Identifies substance abuse/use issues and incorporates into tx plan identifying triggers, support mechanisms and 12 step participation if appropriate
• Participates in supervision activities, as directed
• Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards
• Documents progress notes within 24 hours of DOS
• Understands the payer identification process and ensures that services delivered are accurately authorized
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in evening and updating treatment plan
• Involves families/referral sources in all treatment endeavors unless contraindicated
• Adheres to department s practice guidelines
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant addictions treatment and research
• Performs random UDS on patients
• In collaboration with treatment team, implements the discharge plan
• Collaborates with other Hospital programs and community agencies to promote coordination and continuity of patient and family care
• Performs the psychosocial assessment which includes family dynamics and treatment needs according to specified outpatient/inpatient standards

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.