Social Worker

Client Summary: Our client is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care.

Job Description: Social Worker

The LSW provides for the treatment of patients, under the clinical supervision of an LCSW, utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the clinical treatment team of the assigned ambulatory and/or inpatient unit.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of patient's psychosocial needs under supervision of an LCSW and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective treatment to patients, whether assessment or therapy, and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Completes written reports in a timely fashion as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy.
• Provides psychotherapeutic services to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the Board of Social Work Examiners and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment required for that age group.
• Provides individual and psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of an LCSW in accordance with current standards of practice, as developed by professional and licensing organizations, and defined and interpreted by supervisor.
• Provides comprehensive case management services and psychosocial assessment.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan, in collaborations with the patient/family patient caregiver, patient support persons and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient as needed.
• Ensures that the discharge plan will be the least restrictive environment that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Ensures provisions of continued care at home or in an appropriate extended care facility based upon the patient needs.
• Confirms the patient has a primary care provider upon discharge or refers appropriately to an FQHC.
• Reassesses periodically and evaluates against care goals and the plan of care and, revises when indicated.
• Medical records reflect that each patient's discharge plan is re-assessed no less than weekly in response to change in medical situation.
• Functions collaboratively with treatment team members to enhance service to patients.
• Maintains patient records as required by law and Medical Center policy.
• Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies.
• Part of the interdisciplinary team and has expertise in and/or knowledge about the programs specialized care, treatment and services.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education Requirement: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).

Required Certifications & Licensure: New Jersey Licensed Social Worker.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of medical settings.
• Knowledge of psychopathology and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.

Schedule Notes: Week A: Sunday 7a-730p (12); Tuesday 7a-330p(8); Wednesday 7a-730p(12); Sat 3p-1130p (8) Week B: Monday 11a-7p (8); Tuesday 11a-7p (8); Wednesday 7a-730p (12); Friday 7a-730p (12) Weekends- Will be required. Holidays- Required. On Call- Optional. 13 Week assignment Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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