Social Worker LCSW, Mental Health-Adult OP job at 654 E. Jersey Street. Elizabeth, NJ.

Job Title: Social Worker LCSW

Location: Trinitas Regional Medical Ctr

Department: Mental Health-Adult OP

Req#: 0000142620

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $43.47 - $43.47 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour 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 LCSW provides direct clinical services in our behavioral health adult outpatient program, including clinical assessments, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation, medication management and a variety of psychotherapy groups to adults with Serious Mental Illness SMI, including those with a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis in our Adult Outpatient department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ (LCSW)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions:

• Obtains appropriate release of information
• Designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy, and evaluates and documents patient outcomes according to department policy and procedure
• Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards
• Assists in reviewing and updating treatment and discharge plans
• Collaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies with which patients and families are involved
• Assesses patients' needs through clinical interview, chart/history review and through use of standardized instruments

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.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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