Social Worker I (CSW)

Saint Michaels Medical Center • Newark, NJ

7d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Michael's Medical Center is hiring a Social Worker I (CSW) to provide support and care coordination for patients and families dealing with hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma. The role provides emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling, information and referrals, and referrals for financial assistance and supportive services. It also includes case and milieu management, psychosocial assessments, contribution to treatment plans, discharge planning, and clinical documentation. The Social Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintains a clinical record for each client throughout their stay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related field.
• Current registration as an intern with the Board, as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
• Complete Behavior Violence Prevention training within three months of hire and maintain current status annually.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of inpatient or outpatient Behavioral Health experience is preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current is preferred.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling to patients and families.
• Provide information and referrals, including referrals for financial assistance and supportive services.
• Provide case management and milieu management.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Assist in developing and re-evaluating treatment plans.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate discharge planning.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain a clinical record for each client during their length of stay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level