Social Worker Pd (Lcsw) | Bhs - Evergreen Iop |Per Diem (25538)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for its Evergreen Intensive Outpatient Program. The LCSW provides client-focused, evidence-based care to diverse individuals and their support systems to maximize health, well-being, functionality, and resiliency. Care includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. The role collaborates with healthcare providers and community and social service organizations, and is guided by professional standards and clinical competencies developed through graduate education and licensure.

The position provides direct clinical and social work services, including individual, family, and group counseling; brief psychotherapy; crisis intervention; psychiatric evaluations; SBIRT and motivational interviewing; and case management. The LCSW educates patients and families, coordinates appropriate care and community resources, contributes to interdisciplinary treatment and discharge planning, maintains clinical documentation in the EMR, and provides consultation and clinical supervision as assigned. Work is performed at program locations and involves contact with patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• At least 2 years of experience in psychotherapy practice.
• At least 2 years of experience in psychiatric social work or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with behaviorally impaired or psychiatrically impaired populations, or people with addictions, as appropriate.
• Understanding of addiction treatments, including pharmacology.
• Knowledge of reporting and record keeping.
• Cultural competence.
• Good oral and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• American Heart Association Heart Saver Certification.
• Current driver’s license.
• Maintain current licensing, education, and skills as required for the position and discipline.

Nice To Haves

• LCADC certification is preferred but not required.
• BLS Certification is preferred.
• Bilingual skills, such as Spanish, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, establish diagnoses, plan and deliver treatment, and evaluate outcomes related to presenting problems.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care, and coordinate an appropriate level of care based on patient acuity.
• Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families, and significant others regarding health-related psychosocial problems and agreed-upon goals.
• Provide brief psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and/or supportive therapy as needed; measure treatment progress and adjust care plans.
• Use individual, family, and group work, counseling, and crisis intervention to address issues affecting treatment participation and discharge planning.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT, and motivational interviews, using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance overall health.
• Identify, assess, treat, and refer patients experiencing child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, chemical dependence, psychiatric issues, or other concerns, consistent with applicable reporting rules and regulations.
• Provide case management for an assigned caseload, support adherence to treatment plans, and help patients access supportive services and resources.
• Interpret illness and prescribed treatment to patients and families, and communicate family issues to staff.
• Advocate for patients within Medical Center programs and act as a liaison with community providers to support linkages for patients and families.
• Make presentations about field-related issues and Medical Center resources as part of community outreach.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, present cases, and make recommendations from a social work perspective.
• Complete written evaluations, medical record communications, progress notes, and service coding using the EMR system.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned, and consult with program, Medical Center, and community agency staff on social work issues and services.
• Assist in developing discharge care plans and identifying appropriate community resources.
• Deliver assessment, treatment, and patient care appropriate to the growth and development of the ages served.
• Provide timely, professional, caring, and respectful customer service.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, and Code of Conduct requirements; identify policy and procedure gaps and develop necessary policies and procedures.
• Participate in required department meetings and pursue professional development through education programs, literature review, conferences, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level