SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EVERGREEN IOP | FULL TIME FLEXIBLE SHIFTS 23470

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4h • $37 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker MSW to join their Behavioral Health Evergreen IOP team. This full-time position offers flexible shifts and is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment. The role involves providing comprehensive social work services, including assessment, counseling, consultation, and advocacy, to a diverse community. The center is committed to high-quality care and fostering professional growth among its employees.

Requirements

• Masters in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Current NJ license as a LSW or CSW.
• Maintain current levels of licensing, education, and skills as required for position and discipline.
• Current driver's license required.
• American Heart Association Heart Saver Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in psychiatric social work or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with behaviorally impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to work with psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.
• An understanding of addiction treatments, including pharmacology.
• Reporting and record keeping skills.
• Cultural competence.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including assessment, counseling, consultation, planning, community organization, policy, administration, research, and client-centered advocacy.
• Offer clinical social work services under LCSW supervision, including clinical assessment, consultation, psychotherapeutic counseling, and client-centered advocacy.
• Supervise students completing undergraduate or graduate social work coursework according to CSWE standards.
• Provide individual and group counseling for emotional and mental health issues.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with clients on individual and group levels.
• Conduct accurate clinical assessments of clients' mental, emotional, and physical health, especially those with substance abuse issues.
• Maintain detailed and concise client records.
• Perform professional consultations with medical professionals, therapists, physicians, and court officers.
• Conduct research within a clinical setting.
• Perform screenings, intake assessments, and consultations for evaluating individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals.
• Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families, and significant others regarding health-related psychosocial problems.
• Utilize individual, family, group work, and crisis intervention methods to address issues affecting treatment participation and discharge planning.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial histories.
• Provide direct treatment services using appropriate modalities, including individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention, considering patient age and development.
• Serve as a resource to the healthcare team on chemical dependence, psychiatric, and abuse issues, identifying, assessing, treating, and referring patients facing child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
• Provide case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plan adherence and assist patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.
• Interpret the nature of illness and prescribed treatment to patients and families, and communicate family issues to staff.
• Act as a liaison to the healthcare team regarding family dynamics and facilitate discharges.
• Act as a patient advocate with other Medical Center programs and function as a liaison with community providers.
• Make presentations on relevant issues and Medical Center resources for community outreach.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, making social work-related recommendations.
• Fulfill case recording, statistical reporting, and documentation requirements accurately and timely.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
• Offer consultative services to the Evergreen Outpatient Program, Medical Center staff, and community agencies.
• Assist in developing discharge care plans and suggesting appropriate community resources.
• Deliver assessment, treatment, and patient care with knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the ages served.
• Demonstrate customer service skills: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.
• Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assess and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill gaps.
• Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Actively participate in all required department meetings.
• Enhance professional growth and development through education programs, literature review, conferences, and workshops.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy including ample vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees