Licensed Social Worker

JOB TITLE : Licensed Social Worker

DURATION : 13–Week Contact with Possible Extension

LOCATION : Manahawkin, NJ 08050

SHIFT : 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job Descriptions:

Summary:

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):

1. Provides a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s psychosocial needs under the supervision of an LCSW and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
2. Provides effective treatment to patients, whether assessment or therapy, and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
3. Completes written reports in a timely fashion as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy.
4. 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.
5. 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 the supervisor.
6. Provides comprehensive case management services and psychosocial assessment.
7. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family patient caregiver, patient support persons and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient as needed.
8. Ensures that the discharge plan will be the least restrictive environment that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.
9. Ensures provisions of continued care at home or in an appropriate extended care facility based on the patient's needs.
10. Confirm the patient has a primary care provider upon discharge or refers appropriately to an FQHC.
11. 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 changes in medical situation.
12. Functions collaboratively with treatment team members to enhance service to patients.
13. Maintains patient records as required by law and Medical Center policy.
14. Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies.
15. Part of the interdisciplinary team and has expertise in and/or knowledge about the program's specialized care, treatment, and services.
16. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes, and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
17. 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.).
18. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Skills:

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

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• New Jersey Licensed Social Worker.
• LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Schedule Notes:

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekends- Will be required. Holidays- Required. On Call-Optional. 13 Week assignment LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC License - Required. BLS-AHA- Required. Experience working in Emergency Psychiatric Services/"Crisis" or inpatient behavioral health settings is preferred, but not required. SOMC Emergency Psychiatric Service - providing treatment in the Emergency Dept for patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms. The position operates on a 3-week rotation, every 3rd weekend will need coverage and days during the week vary. Must be highly reliable and be available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed prior to the offer. Must not have alternative jobs that would interfere with HMH schedule being a priority.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”