LCSW, Caregiver Counselor (Per Diem Day), Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health • Toms River, NJ

92d • $40 - $40

About The Position

The Caregiver Counselor administers individual counseling to caregivers who meet the specified criteria under the Title III E Caregiver Grant. Facilitates the monthly Caregiver Support Group.

Requirements

• LCSW with at least 1 year's experience in healthcare or LSW under the supervision of an LCSW

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates each caregiver's personal history and that of the person being cared for
• Completes all system mandatory modules for employees
• Individualizes a care plan based on evaluation of all aspects of a client's current needs for support and referral to appropriate agencies for assistance
• Promotes program services to all healthcare providers in Ocean County
• Properly records all elements of a visit on the client's chart
• Research any new resources for caregivers in Ocean County
• Schedules appointments at convenient times for the client, including time for phone session if unable to come to the center
• Provides psychoeducation on disease process and behavioral changes
• Counseling to develop and enhance coping skills, communication techniques, and advocacy skills
• Counseling for care planning and decision-making
• Facilitates weekly Caregivers Support Group
• Appropriately records all information on clients seen for monthly/quarterly grant reports
• Performs other duties as required by the department

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees