Social Worker, MSW - LSW

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health has been providing quality care and services for over a century. We are seeking a full-time Social Worker to join Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health. 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. This role is responsible for caring for patients aged 18 and over, including older adults and those with dementia. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a trauma-informed care program and provides clinical supervision for LCSW licensure. The Social Worker will demonstrate an understanding of and embrace the mission statement of Christian Health Care Center.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work required.
Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.
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.