Social Worker, MSW PHP/IOP

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. Across 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 MSW PHP/IOP to join our Gracepoint partial hospitalization program. The Social Worker provides clinical and concrete support services in mental health and substance use recovery in the setting of a partial hospital program and intensive outpatient program including individual, group and family psychotherapeutic, supportive and educational counseling, assessment and care planning. 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. At least one year experience in an addiction recovery setting is preferred.
MSW from an Accredited School of Social Work; LSW and LCADC required. LCSW preferred.
Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) required.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Nice To Haves

LCSW preferred.
At least two years’ experience in a hospital or psychiatric outpatient clinic preferred. At least one year experience in an addiction recovery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts psychotherapeutic counseling and psychoeducation to consumers with a primary mental health diagnosis including those in recovery from a substance use disorder.
Provides group, individual and family counseling.
Assists in maintaining accurate, legible timely documentation, as per PHP policy, regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
Conducts comprehensive initial evaluations and psychosocial assessment in collaboration with psychiatric provider in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides, with patient consent, support, education and assistance to families regarding patient's diagnosis treatment, and discharge, including information and referrals required for appropriate discharge.
Seeks and utilizes resources of community agencies, referring patients to available, appropriate community resources and services.
Ensures continuity of care with collateral providers, community organizations and referral sources.
Assesses discharge planning needs to facilitate implementation of effective transition plan in a timely & accurate manner.
Assist in screening referrals together with PHP Interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a social work and clinical resource to PHP interdisciplinary team.
Attends daily interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Contributes to the PHP Utilization Review process.
Utilizes behavior measurement scales.
Participates in the program's Quality Improvement Activities.
Provides referral and linkage to community resources and services.
Crisis intervention, risk assessments and safety planning.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the psychiatric provider.
Functions as primary therapist within the disciplinary team.
Performs case management duties as indicated and clinically determined.
Contributes to maintaining the curriculum by supporting review and updating of program content ensuring all material is current, relevant and evidence based.