Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)--- Partner Location Bridges

Saint James Health Inc•Newark, NJ

5d•$91,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saint James Health Community Health Center (SJH) is seeking a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The position is employed by Saint James Health and works at the Bridges Project Connect location on Halsey Street in Newark, New Jersey. SJH provides community-based preventive, primary care, and wellness services at three Newark locations. The LCSW implements the Social Work Department Strategic Plan in a setting that supports clinical excellence, competency, multidisciplinary teamwork, and collaboration. The role develops social work interventions that align with medical treatment and address patients’ overall psychosocial status and physical and emotional needs. The LCSW establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and, as appropriate, their families or significant others, and works with them to formulate treatment goals and plans of action. The role also coordinates care with health center staff and community resources, maintains patient records and statistics using the EMR, participates in department and administrative activities, and supports the effective operation of the Health Center.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Master’s degree in social work.
Three to five years of experience as a social worker in a community health care environment, medical center, or related field.
Active New Jersey Clinical Social Worker license.

Responsibilities

Provide social services and assistance to improve the physical, social, and psychological functioning of patients and their families.
Identify patients’ psychosocial, economic, and physical needs; assess and reassess support systems, community resources, and other factors to plan and implement appropriate care.
Provide psychosocial assessments, interventions, and care plans, helping patients and families cope with illness, diagnosis, or life situations and meet continuing health care needs.
Identify emotional or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders in accordance with ICD-10 codes, using screening tools, interviews, records, and reference materials.
Counsel individuals and groups, when applicable, to support behavioral changes and improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
Develop and implement individual treatment plans that specify the type, frequency, and duration of therapy.
Advocate for community populations while respecting cultural and ethnic diversity and equity for every patient and family.
Coordinate services with the Health Center, community agencies, and other professionals; maintain knowledge of and liaison with community agencies; and participate in area health and social service activities.
Maintain and develop professional knowledge by keeping current with social work and health care developments.
Collaborate with the health care team and involve patients and families in developing and implementing care plans.
Facilitate patient care across a multidisciplinary continuum, including coordination with clinic providers and other health care providers to support patient movement through the system and arrange appropriate care.
Serve as a patient advocate and maintain working knowledge of relevant medical and legal issues affecting care, including advance directives and child and elder abuse.
Use the EMR system to maintain records and statistics in accordance with department policies.
Attend and participate in staff committees, departmental clinical collaboratives, and administrative meetings.
Offer suggestions and participate as an active health care team member to support the efficiency and effectiveness of Health Center services.
Work collaboratively with Senior Management and Management Teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges professionally and with minimal disruption.
Strive for excellence in the day-to-day operations of the department.
Complete mandatory in-services and attend required meetings.
Adhere to Corporate Compliance policies.
Maintain accountability for productivity and keep project information on the Monday.com project board updated, accurate, and accessible to those who need it.
Perform other related duties as assigned.