SOCIAL WORKER (LSW) | BEHAVIORIALS HEALTH SERVICES | Unit A-G | PART TIME DAY SHIFT (23066)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide social work services to patients and families across behavioral health settings. The role includes screening, intake assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, advocacy, and coordination with healthcare teams and community providers. The social worker also participates in treatment planning, provides consultation and supervision as assigned, completes required documentation, and contributes to community outreach and service improvement. Care is provided in settings that may include inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, offsite, and patients’ homes. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required, as may rotation on evening and night call.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license; must be obtained within one year from date of hire.
• One to two years of prior experience in psychiatric social work or a comparable experience, setting, or population, depending on assigned area.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a psychiatrically impaired population or people with addictions, as appropriate.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a second language preferred.
• BLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform screenings, intake assessments, consultations, and comprehensive psychosocial histories to evaluate individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals.
• Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families, and significant others regarding health-related psychosocial problems.
• Use individual, family, and group work, counseling, and crisis intervention to address problems affecting treatment participation and discharge planning.
• Provide direct treatment appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Serve as a resource to the healthcare team on chemical dependence, psychiatric concerns, and abuse issues; assess, treat, and refer patients facing child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse concerns in accordance with applicable reporting rules and regulations.
• Provide case management for an assigned caseload, help ensure treatment plans are followed, and assist patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.
• Explain illness and treatment plans to patients and families and communicate relevant family issues to staff.
• Liaise with the healthcare team to explain family dynamics and facilitate timely, proactive discharges to home or another facility.
• Advocate for patients within Medical Center programs and coordinate with community providers to connect patients and families with services.
• Present on field-related issues and Medical Center resources to schools, agencies, and other community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, present cases, and make recommendations from a social work perspective.
• Complete case records, statistical reports, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
• Provide consultation to the Department of Psychiatry, Medical Center staff, and community agencies regarding social work issues and services.
• Assist with discharge and post-hospital care plans, including identifying appropriate community resources.
• Maintain customer service standards and comply with departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, and Medical Center Code of Conduct requirements.
• Work cooperatively with unit staff to maintain social work service coverage during staff absences.
• Participate in department-approved studies, surveys, or research to develop treatment knowledge or improve service quality.
• Provide translation during patient or family interviews when needed and able.
• Identify barriers to service delivery and bring them to a supervisor’s attention.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required.
• Support professional development through education programs, literature review, conferences, and workshops; maintain required licensing, education, and skills.
• Rotate on evening and night call for the program if required.
• Provide transportation services for patients as needed.
• Work with community agency staff to provide onsite or in-home crisis intervention when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time