Social Worker, MSW - LSW

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health has been caring for those in need for over a century, providing quality care and services across its twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital. They foster a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and career growth. This part-time opportunity is for a Social Worker at Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital, a 58-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital. Ramapo Ridge has two divisions: a general adult psychiatric program and a geriatric psychiatric program. The Social Worker will provide services to psychiatric patients and their families, including individual, group, and family counseling, care coordination, and post-acute care planning. The role requires competence in caring for patients aged 18 and over, including older adults and those with dementia, and an understanding of the Christian Health Care Center's mission statement. The position also offers the opportunity for professional growth within The Haven at Ramapo Ridge, New Jersey’s first trauma-informed care program, and provides on-site clinical supervision for those seeking LCSW licensure hours.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work required.
Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.
Minimum of one year social work experience preferred.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts individual, group and family psychotherapeutic counseling and may function as primary therapist in identified cases.
Completes psychosocial assessments including obtaining information for diagnosis and treatment as required by regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Serves as liaison to patients and families and available community partners and resources.
Maintains accurate, timely documentation as a basis for review by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provides support, education and assistance to families and their support system regarding community resources, course of treatment and hospitalization, and discharge planning.
Coordinates and facilitates post-acute care plan for assigned patients.
Attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings, prepared to offer psychosocial assessment information to guide treatment.
Participate in the development of wellness and recovery plans.
Facilitates communication among the patient/family and treatment team and holds family meetings.
Provides coverage for department colleagues.
Provides coverage for Utilization Review team as needed.
Assists in developing favorable attitudes in the community toward recognition and treatment of mental illness and the aging process through participation in community activities concerned with mental health and/or aging.
Performs other related duties as required.