Social Worker (Lsw) | Behavioral Health Services - Emergency Department | Full-Time Day Shift (24877)

Paramus NJ • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Social Worker for Behavioral Health Services in the Emergency Department. The role provides screenings, intake assessments, consultations, direct treatment, crisis intervention, case management, and discharge planning for patients and families. The Social Worker works with patients experiencing psychosocial, psychiatric, substance-use, abuse-related, and other health-related concerns, and collaborates with the health care team and community providers to coordinate appropriate care and resources.

The position also includes documentation and reporting, participation in interdisciplinary conferences and departmental activities, consultation and clinical supervision as assigned, community outreach, and support for service quality, safety, and policy compliance. Work may take place in inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, offsite, or home settings. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required, along with rotation for evening and night call.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• One to two years of prior experience in psychiatric social work or a comparable experience, setting, or population, depending on assigned area.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a psychiatrically impaired population or people with addictions, as appropriate.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to the extent required by the position.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience.
• Knowledge of a second language.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform screenings, intake assessments, and consultations to evaluate 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.
• Use individual, family, and group work, as well as crisis intervention, to address issues affecting treatment participation and discharge planning.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial histories in a timely manner.
• Provide direct treatment services, including individual, family, and group counseling and crisis intervention, appropriate to patients’ ages and development.
• Serve as a resource to the health care team on chemical dependence, psychiatric issues, and abuse issues; assess, treat, and refer patients facing abuse or violence concerns in accordance with applicable reporting rules and regulations.
• Provide case management for an assigned caseload, supporting adherence to treatment plans and access to supportive services and resources.
• Explain illnesses and prescribed treatment to patients and families, and communicate family issues to staff.
• Support the health care team in understanding family dynamics and facilitate timely, proactive discharges.
• Advocate for patients within Medical Center programs and liaise with community providers to connect patients and families with services.
• Present on field-related issues and Medical Center resources to schools, agencies, and other community groups.
• Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment-planning conferences, present cases, and recommend care from a social work perspective.
• Complete case records, statistical reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
• Provide consultation to Department of Psychiatry and Medical Center staff and community agencies on social work issues and services.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; identify policy gaps and develop necessary policies and procedures.
• Follow the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and familiarize oneself with its mission, vision, and values.
• Work cooperatively with unit staff to ensure social work service coverage when staff members are absent.
• Participate in department-approved studies, surveys, or research to improve treatment knowledge or service quality.
• Provide translation for patient and family interviews when needed and able.
• Identify obstacles to service delivery and bring them to a supervisor’s attention.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required.
• Support professional development through education programs, literature review, conferences, and workshops, and maintain current licensing, education, and skills.
• Rotate on evening and night call if required.
• Provide transportation services for patients as needed.
• Work with community agency staff to provide onsite or in-home crisis intervention when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive 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

• Job Type: Full-time