SOCIAL WORKER PD (LCSW) | BHS - EVERGREEN IOP |PER DIEM (25538)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides client-focused, evidence-based care to diverse individuals and their support systems to maximize health, well-being, functionality, and resiliency. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes, with collaboration among healthcare providers and community and social service organizations.

The LCSW provides clinical and social work services, including psychotherapy, consultation, advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The position supports patients and families through treatment and discharge planning, connects them with supportive services and community resources, and contributes to interdisciplinary care. Work is performed at program locations and involves contact with patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by CSWE.
• Current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• At least 2 years of experience in psychotherapy practice.
• At least 2 years of experience in psychiatric social work or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with behaviorally or psychiatrically impaired populations or people with addictions, as appropriate.
• Understanding of addiction treatments, including pharmacology.
• Reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Cultural competence.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• English speaking, reading, and writing ability to the extent required by the position.
• American Heart Association Heart Saver Certification.
• Current driver’s license.
• Maintain current licensing, education, and skills required for the position and discipline.

Nice To Haves

• LCADC certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Bilingual skills, such as Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan treatment, intervene, and evaluate outcomes related to patients’ presenting problems.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care.
• Support, deliver, and coordinate an appropriate level of care based on patient acuity.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance health.
• Provide brief psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and/or supportive therapy as appropriate.
• Measure treatment progress and effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed.
• Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families, and significant others regarding health-related psychosocial problems.
• Use individual, family, and group work, as well as crisis intervention, to address issues affecting treatment participation and discharge planning.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT, and motivational interviews, and apply DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Provide direct treatment services, including individual, family, and group counseling and crisis intervention, appropriate to patients’ ages and development.
• Serve as a resource to the healthcare team on chemical dependence, psychiatric issues, and abuse; identify, assess, treat, and refer patients facing abuse-related problems to community services.
• Provide case management for an assigned caseload to support treatment plans and help patients obtain supportive services and resources.
• Explain illness and prescribed treatment to patients and families and communicate family issues to staff.
• Advocate for patients with Medical Center programs and liaise with community providers to facilitate linkages for patients and families.
• Present on field-related issues and Medical Center resources to community organizations, schools, and agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment-planning conferences, present cases, and recommend care from a social work perspective.
• Complete written evaluations, medical record communications, progress notes, and service coding using the EMR system.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
• Provide consultation to Evergreen Outpatient Program and Medical Center staff and community agencies on social work issues and services.
• Assist with discharge care plans, including identifying appropriate community resources.
• Deliver assessment, treatment, and patient care in a manner appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients.
• Follow customer-service expectations and departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards; identify policy gaps and develop needed procedures.
• Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and be familiar with its mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in required department meetings and professional development activities, including education programs, literature review, conferences, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level