Social Worker Licensed, Adult Psych

Job Overview:

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) will provide treatment, social work services and complex discharge planning on the Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. This includes conducting psychosocial assessment, crisis-oriented individual treatment, family assessment and psychoeducation, group treatment, coordinating hospital to hospital transfers, and collaborating on service delivery with interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working with multiple tasks simultaneously
• Expert critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Organization and time management skills

Preferred:

• Two years experience as a LSW

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT

Essential Functions:

• Conduct biopsychosocial for all patients, engage families and/or community support services to assess patients' psychological, social, environmental and financial status and meet identified needs
• Develop treatment plans with patients and our interdisciplinary team
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team planning rounds to assess discharge planning needs, identify problems and communicate on-going interventions
• Educate and engage patients and/or families about treatment, discharge planning, patient needs, as well as availability and eligibility criteria for programs/services benefits to meet those needs
• Creatively negotiate, coordinate, and advocate community-based service to assure the highest level of needed support, continuation of care and wrap around services
• Document in the Medical Record all assessments, reassessments and interventions to enhance multidisciplinary communications, as well as, to meet all regulatory and reimbursement standards
• Attends appropriate Social Work conferences/workshops to maintain CEUs and license specific requirements

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.