Social Worker, MSW - LSW

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

About The Position

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are. Why Join Our TeamAcross our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us! We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Social Worker to join our Gracepoint partial hospitalization program. The Social Worker provides clinical and concrete social work services in the setting of a mental health partial hospitalization program including individual, group and family psychotherapeutic, supportive and educational counseling. The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 - 64), and geriatric (ages 65 +). Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Requirements

At least two years experience in a hospital or psychiatric outpatient clinic preferred.
Must be licensed by the State of New Jersey LSW or LCSW.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
MSW from an Accredited School of Social Work, LSW required; LCSW preferred.
Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Responsibilities

Conducts psychotherapeutic counseling and psychoeducation to consumers with a primary mental health diagnosis including those in recovery from a co-occurring substance use disorder.
Provides individual and family counseling.
Assists in maintaining accurate, legible treatment documentation, as per PHP policy, regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
Interviews patient, family, and significant others to obtain complete psychosocial history to complete Clinical assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides, with appropriate patient consent, support, education and assistance to families regarding patient's diagnosis treatment, and discharge, including information and referrals required for appropriate discharge, i.e.: Medicaid/Medicare.
Seeks and utilizes resources of community agencies, referring patients to available, appropriate community resources and services. Facilitates communication with collateral providers from admission through discharge and follow-up.
Conducts patient and family interviews/sessions, as well as individual and group therapy, education and supportive services and may function as primary therapist in identified cases.
Facilitates continuity of care through timely and complete communication with collateral providers.
Assesses discharge planning needs to facilitate implementation of effective Discharge plan in a timely & accurate manner.
Assist in screening possible Admissions together with PHP Interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a social work and clinical resource to PHP interdisciplinary team.
Attends interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Participate in the development of treatment plans.
Contributes to the PHP Utilization Review process.
Utilizes behavior measurement scales.
Participates in the program's Quality Improvement Activities.