Social Worker, MSW - LSW

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Social Worker to join Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital. Ramapo Ridge is a 58-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital consists of two divisions: a general adult psychiatric program and a geriatric psychiatric program, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. The Social Worker provides services to psychiatric patients and their families including individual, group and family supportive and educational counseling, care coordination and post-acute care planning. The individual is competent to care for patients ages 18 and over including older adults and those with dementia. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health Care Center. The opportunity for professional growth working at The Haven at Ramapo Ridge, New Jersey’s first and only inpatient trauma- informed care program and which has received the Clinical Excellence in Behavioral Health award from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA). Clinical supervision provided on site to those seeking hours toward LCSW licensure.

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.

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.