Licensed Clinical Social Worker - FT - Day - Behavioral Health Bordentown NJ

Capital Health (US)•Bordentown, NJ

10d•$63,357 - $82,763•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker for its Behavioral Health department in Bordentown, NJ. This role is crucial in providing progressive, quality patient care within the region's leading healthcare system. The position involves conducting psychosocial assessments and providing treatment to a diverse patient population, formulating treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in social work and at least one year of clinical experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
One year clinical experience in social work.

Responsibilities

Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.
Assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulates and implements appropriate treatment plans.
Conducts mental status examinations and formulates DSM V related diagnoses.
Identifies patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaborations with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Uses medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures, to include acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects.
Implements treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
Provides counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.
Represents the patient’s needs and rights to providers and community in a variety of settings.
Provides crisis intervention and case management as needed.
Maintains appropriate charting; document progress notes and treatment plans as required by the clinic protocol and other mandated regulatory agencies; prepares correspondence regarding social evaluation of patient and patient follow-up.
Actively participates in clinical team meetings.
Performs other duties as required.