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Licensed Social Worker jobs at RWJBarnabas Health - 32 jobs

  • Social Worker Licensed, Mental Health Adult OP

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker Licensed Department Name: Mental Health Adult OP Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $37.41 - $46.77 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker Licensed (LSW) provides direct clinical services in our behavioral health adult outpatient program, such as initial intake assessments, and individual and group counseling services to adults with Serious Mental Illness SMI, including those with a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis in our Adult Outpatient department. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work Preferred: * Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing * One year of clinical work experience Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Scheduling Requirements: * Shift working, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm * Full-Time (FT) Essential Functions: * Obtains appropriate release of information * Designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy, and evaluates and documents patient outcomes according to department policy and procedure * Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards * Assists in reviewing and updating treatment and discharge plans * Collaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies with which patients and families are involved * Assesses patients' needs through clinical interview, chart/history review and through use of standardized instruments 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $37.4-46.8 hourly 5d ago
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  • Early Intervention Social Worker - Per Diem - Hamilton, NJ

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Early Intervention Grant Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $66.97 - $66.97 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Along with other core team members, the Social Worker evaluates develops an Individual Family Service Plan for each child and provides direct services to children with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. The Social Worker acts along with other team members to instruct parents to meet with other team members to plan and evaluate the program, to problem solve, discuss progress of each child and prepare a transition plan when appropriate. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License * Minimum of three years of experience in child focused setting and field experience in health care of special education setting * Sound background in normal child development * Knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of an early intervention for handicapped children * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent interpersonal skills * Good planning and organizational skills Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License Scheduling Requirements: * Per Diem Essential Functions: * Completes development evaluations that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs * Communicates effectively with families and other team members in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations * Supports and enhances the familys ability to interact with their child in daily routines * Displays competency in writing providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable outcomes, as part of the IFSP * Incorporates recommendations of other team and family members * Evaluates progress on an ongoing basis * Submits all required billing and verification logs, progress notes and productivity reports * All paperwork is legible, accurate and adheres to codes of professional ethics and is submitted in a timely manner * Selects and adapts appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention model * Evaluates effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes * Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relation to clinical performance * Actively contributes to improvement plans by effectively utilizing feedback * Assists in the training of others in the EI philosophy, as well as a variety of intervention models * Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions * Attends and participates in weekly in service staff meeting * Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, IFSP development, intervention and transition summaries when appropriate * Majority of duties require walking, sitting, standing, bending, stretching, reaching, visual acuity and ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds * Natural environment settings including but not limited to the home and day care settings Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. * Retirement Plans * 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $67-67 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker - WTC Program (Monitoring)

    Mount Sinai Health System 4.4company rating

    New York, NY jobs

    **Job Title: Social Worker - WTC Program (Monitoring)** **_Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital_** The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed facility with an extensive outpatient and specialty care network and is the largest hospital in the Mount Sinai Health Care System. It offers comprehensive social work services and programming to meet the myriad needs of the diverse populations we serve. We believe that total patient care must emphasize the physical, emotional, and social needs of each patient and their care partners. Social Workers collaborate within interprofessional teams to serve patients and the larger community from both a micro and macro level including both direct care and prevention. Founded in 1907, the Department of Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation with over 450 licensed social workers employed across more than 65 different program/service areas. Employment in our department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure as well as access to a broad range of continuing education, professional development and extra-curricular opportunities. This position is in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which provides medical and mental health monitoring and treatment to rescue, recovery, and clean-up workers who responded to Ground Zero following 9/11. Many of these workers are diagnosed with World Trade Center (WTC)-related physical and mental health conditions. Monitoring Social Workers in the WTCHP are responsible for providing clinical services to responders seen at the WTCHP for monitoring. **Qualifications** + NYS LMSW or LCSW. + Excellent engagement and assessment skills. + Excellent collaborative skills, with ability to work flexibly in a high-volume, fast-paced setting. + Knowledge of public benefits programs and interest in learning about issues specific to population, including e.g., occupational safety and health issues, unions, workers? compensation, employees? rights _preferred._ + Experience conducting risk assessments, mental health assessments and/or mental health treatment experience, especially with PTSD, preferred. + Excellent documentation and organizational skills. + Experience with unions or worker organizations desirable. + Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Polish) preferred. Non-Bargaining Unit, 191 - SOCIAL WORK WTC - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital **Responsibilities** The responsibilities of the social worker in this position include, but are not limited to: + Conducting mental health interviews with responders during their annual monitoring visits. + Identifying patient need for referrals for WTCHP mental health intake. + Providing crisis intervention to patients. + Identifying patient need for social services and referring to social work case management as needed. + Offering information and immediate case management referral for patients with urgent resource-related needs (e.g., food insecurity). + Providing information about WTC-related benefits, including registration deadlines and Victim's Compensation Fund. + Actively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members around patient care needs and issues. + Maintaining timely and clear documentation of patient contacts and visits in multiple systems. + Participating in general staff meetings. . **_This position will require the ability to work primarily onsite at the MSH campus and offers the option to work remotely one day a week with access to basic technological equipment (e.g., computer with webcam, high-speed internet, and reliable cellphone service in space established for work) and a private area in which confidential work can be done. The ability to work full time at the MSH campus and evening/weekend hours may be required._** **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $85280 - $97760.36 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
    $85.3k-97.8k yearly 47d ago
  • Social Worker - WTC Program (Monitoring)

    Mount Sinai Health System 4.4company rating

    New York, NY jobs

    Job Title: Social Worker - WTC Program (Monitoring) Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital The Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,134-bed facility with an extensive outpatient and specialty care network and is the largest hospital in the Mount Sinai Health Care System. It offers comprehensive social work services and programming to meet the myriad needs of the diverse populations we serve. We believe that total patient care must emphasize the physical, emotional, and social needs of each patient and their care partners. Social Workers collaborate within interprofessional teams to serve patients and the larger community from both a micro and macro level including both direct care and prevention. Founded in 1907, the Department of Social Work Services at the Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest hospital social work departments in the nation with over 450 licensed social workers employed across more than 65 different program/service areas. Employment in our department provides a pathway to LCSW licensure as well as access to a broad range of continuing education, professional development and extra-curricular opportunities. This position is in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), which provides medical and mental health monitoring and treatment to rescue, recovery, and clean-up workers who responded to Ground Zero following 9/11. Many of these workers are diagnosed with World Trade Center (WTC)-related physical and mental health conditions. Monitoring Social Workers in the WTCHP are responsible for providing clinical services to responders seen at the WTCHP for monitoring. NYS LMSW or LCSW. Excellent engagement and assessment skills. Excellent collaborative skills, with ability to work flexibly in a high-volume, fast-paced setting. Knowledge of public benefits programs and interest in learning about issues specific to population, including e.g., occupational safety and health issues, unions, workers? compensation, employees? rights preferred. Experience conducting risk assessments, mental health assessments and/or mental health treatment experience, especially with PTSD, preferred. Excellent documentation and organizational skills. Experience with unions or worker organizations desirable. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Polish) preferred. Non-Bargaining Unit, 191 - SOCIAL WORK WTC - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital The responsibilities of the social worker in this position include, but are not limited to: Conducting mental health interviews with responders during their annual monitoring visits. Identifying patient need for referrals for WTCHP mental health intake. Providing crisis intervention to patients. Identifying patient need for social services and referring to social work case management as needed. Offering information and immediate case management referral for patients with urgent resource-related needs (e.g., food insecurity). Providing information about WTC-related benefits, including registration deadlines and Victim's Compensation Fund. Actively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members around patient care needs and issues. Maintaining timely and clear documentation of patient contacts and visits in multiple systems. Participating in general staff meetings. . This position will require the ability to work primarily onsite at the MSH campus and offers the option to work remotely one day a week with access to basic technological equipment (e.g., computer with webcam, high-speed internet, and reliable cellphone service in space established for work) and a private area in which confidential work can be done. The ability to work full time at the MSH campus and evening/weekend hours may be required.
    $53k-65k yearly est. Auto-Apply 48d ago
  • Social Worker Licensed, Integrated Co-Occuring Grant

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker Licensed Department Name: Integrated Co-Occuring Grant Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $37.41 - $46.77 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker Licensed designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patient outcomes according to departmental policy and procedures. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work Preferred: * One year of clinical experience in a substance abuse setting * LCADC Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Scheduling Requirements: * Shift working, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm * Full-Time (FT) Essential Functions: * Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families * Communicates family issues to other staff members * Participates in planning conferences * Identifies substance abuse/use issues and incorporates into the TX plan identifying triggers, support mechanisms and 12-step participation if appropriate * Participates in supervision activities, as directed * Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards * Documents progress notes within 24 hours of DOS * Understands the payer identification process and ensures that services delivered are accurately authorized * As a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in evening and updating treatment plan * Involves families/referral sources in all treatment endeavors unless contraindicated * Adheres to the department's practice guidelines * Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards * Maintains current knowledge of relevant addictions treatment and research * Performs random UDS on patients * In collaboration with the treatment team, implements the discharge plan * Collaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies to promote coordination and continuity of patient and family care * Performs the psychosocial assessment which includes family dynamics and treatment needs, according to specified outpatient/inpatient standards 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $37.4-46.8 hourly 5d ago
  • Early Intervention Social Worker - Per Diem - Toms River, NJ

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Early Intervention Grant Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $66.97 - $66.97 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Along with other core team members, the Social Worker evaluates develops an Individual Family Service Plan for each child and provides direct services to children with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. The Social Worker acts along with other team members to instruct parents to meet with other team members to plan and evaluate the program, to problem solve, discuss progress of each child and prepare a transition plan when appropriate. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License * Minimum of three years of experience in child focused setting and field experience in health care of special education setting * Sound background in normal child development * Knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of an early intervention for handicapped children * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent interpersonal skills * Good planning and organizational skills Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License Scheduling Requirements: * Per Diem Essential Functions: * Completes development evaluations that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs * Communicates effectively with families and other team members in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations * Supports and enhances the familys ability to interact with their child in daily routines * Displays competency in writing providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable outcomes, as part of the IFSP * Incorporates recommendations of other team and family members * Evaluates progress on an ongoing basis * Submits all required billing and verification logs, progress notes and productivity reports * All paperwork is legible, accurate and adheres to codes of professional ethics and is submitted in a timely manner * Selects and adapts appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention model * Evaluates effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes * Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relation to clinical performance * Actively contributes to improvement plans by effectively utilizing feedback * Assists in the training of others in the EI philosophy, as well as a variety of intervention models * Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions * Attends and participates in weekly in service staff meeting * Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, IFSP development, intervention and transition summaries when appropriate * Majority of duties require walking, sitting, standing, bending, stretching, reaching, visual acuity and ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds * Natural environment settings including but not limited to the home and day care settings Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. * Retirement Plans * 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $67-67 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Early Intervention Social Worker - Per Diem - Mountainside, NJ

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Early Intervention Grant Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $66.97 - $66.97 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Along with other core team members, the Social Worker evaluates develops an Individual Family Service Plan for each child and provides direct services to children with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. The Social Worker acts along with other team members to instruct parents to meet with other team members to plan and evaluate the program, to problem solve, discuss progress of each child and prepare a transition plan when appropriate. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License * Minimum of three years of experience in child focused setting and field experience in health care of special education setting * Sound background in normal child development * Knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of an early intervention for handicapped children * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent interpersonal skills * Good planning and organizational skills Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ Social Work License * Valid Driver's License Scheduling Requirements: * Per Diem Essential Functions: * Completes development evaluations that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs * Communicates effectively with families and other team members in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations * Supports and enhances the familys ability to interact with their child in daily routines * Displays competency in writing providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable outcomes, as part of the IFSP * Incorporates recommendations of other team and family members * Evaluates progress on an ongoing basis * Submits all required billing and verification logs, progress notes and productivity reports * All paperwork is legible, accurate and adheres to codes of professional ethics and is submitted in a timely manner * Selects and adapts appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention model * Evaluates effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes * Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relation to clinical performance * Actively contributes to improvement plans by effectively utilizing feedback * Assists in the training of others in the EI philosophy, as well as a variety of intervention models * Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions * Attends and participates in weekly in service staff meeting * Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, IFSP development, intervention and transition summaries when appropriate * Majority of duties require walking, sitting, standing, bending, stretching, reaching, visual acuity and ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds * Natural environment settings including but not limited to the home and day care settings Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. * Retirement Plans * 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $67-67 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker MSW, Case Management

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Case Management Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $40.33 - $51.67 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Licensed Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. The Licensed Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. This role incorporates assessments, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care. Qualifications: Required: * Master's degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from an accredited School of Social Work Preferred: * Three or more years of Social Work experience in a healthcare-related setting * Epic experience * Case Management experience Certifications and Licenses Required: * New Jersey State Social Work Licensure (L.S.W. or L.C.S.W.) Scheduling Requirements: * Shift working, 8am-4:30pm * Part-Time (PT) Essential Functions: * Completes initial SW assessment on cases referred in electronic medical records * Interviews patients/families to obtain psychosocial information relevant to medical problems and for discharge planning * Interprets psychosocial situations in relationship to medical condition/hospitalization * Counsels patients/families in regard to adjustment to illness and developing short and long-term goals * Coordinates individual/family conferences in relationship to developing discharge plans and supportive counseling during hospitalization * Communicates and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team for the purpose of developing discharge plans during team meetings * Communicates with CM on cases * Communicates and educates the team on the bio psychosocial needs of patients to accomplish the goals and objectives of the hospital for effective patient care * Provides ongoing written documentation in patient's electronic record of social work activity * Demonstrates knowledge of the growth/development needs of patients/families in the geriatric and adult age levels as reflected in daily activities/responses to patient needs * Coordinates/schedules transportation * Provides linkage to community agencies for patients/families for specific service * Provides information/referral for outpatients in ER and other disciplines * Provides education, information and referrals to various community agencies for services * Completes Level 1 PASRR screen, EARC-PAS * Provides information/education on advance directive and POLST * Daily Rounding on specific medical units for discharge planning * Submits data for CCDA * Provides education to patient/family on insurance coverage as it relates to hospitalization and discharge planning * Demonstrates knowledge of cultural competency in working with patient/families and team members * Advocates for patients when working with insurance companies and other agencies * Monitors for abuse/neglect for all patient populations * Provides supervision to staff in complex cases requiring a greater degree of professional knowledge * Provides supervision to beginning level social workers and students in the social work department * Provides assistance to department manager in developing programs for other hospital personnel through formal/informal instruction * Develops and collects data on quality monitoring activity * Provides supervision and training for high school students in specific programs * Cross trained for other hospital areas 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $40.3-51.7 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker - Hamilton, NJ

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title:Social Worker LCSW Department Name:Case Management Status:per hour Shift:Day Pay Range: $37.50 - $47.21, per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan. This position incorporates assessment, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care. The Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. The Social Worker ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients' and families' abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of Social Work with an MSW (Master's in Social Work) degree * One or more years of experience in an inpatient acute hospital setting Preferred: * Case Management certification Certifications and Licenses Required: * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners * Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work Scheduling Requirements: * Day Shift * Per Diem * Requires one weekend a month minimum Essential Functions: * Complete initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient-centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs, and continuing ongoing education * Formulates comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify the psychosocial/behavioral problems for implementation of treatment plans * Participates in ongoing case conferencing with focus on psychotherapeutic advocacy, clinical goals, and treatment planning * Provides crisis interventions for patients and their family members/significant others/PCGs * Provides psychosocial counseling to patients and family members/significant others/PCGs to assist in adapting to illness, diagnoses, and discharge * Arranges for placement of patients in inpatient psychiatric units or intensive outpatient mental health and/or substance abuse programs * Provides assistance to patients and family members in locating outpatient resources * Assessing/considering the patient's cultural and religious practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations and language barriers * Documenting findings on the Social Worker assessment form; documenting and communicating information to multidisciplinary team in order to coordinate and maximize care; documenting in medical records according to department and hospital standards * Developing a discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient * Consulting/conferring with physicians and medical center staff regarding the patient's medical situation, his/her psychological adjustment to illness/disability and/or continuing care needs * Making appropriate referrals to DCPP, Adult Protective Services, and other agencies as necessary * Assisting with transfer or discharge of patient to another level of care or setting based on patient's assessed needs and hospital's capacity to provide care * Notifying supervisor/manager, in a timely manner, of difficult discharge placement concerns * Collaborating with Risk Management and legal staff on guardianship/other legal issues to prevent discharge delays * Accurately completing all transfer and discharge summary form * Other duties as assigned 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 * Wellness Programs * Tuition Reimbursement * Short & Long-Term Disability * Life & Accidental Death Insurance * Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) * Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $37.5-47.2 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Social Worker, Per Diem

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: PD Social Worker Department Name: Case Management Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $48.74 - $48.74 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Qualifications: Required: * MSW degree Preferred: * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred Certifications and Licenses Required: * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW Scheduling Requirements: * Flex Schedule; flexibility preferred for weekday coverage. * Per Diem * One Full Time weekend (Saturday/Sunday) shift a month, plus holiday coverage as needed. Essential Functions: * Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients * Providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed * Giving clinical consultations as needed * Providing patient centered advocacy * Collaborating with interdisciplinary team * Managing complex discharge plans * Building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources * Making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education * Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework * Understands all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. * Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas and medical errors. 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $48.7-48.7 hourly 35d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Case Management Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $85,412.34 - $109,428.19 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master's in social work) degree. * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners. * Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW). * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred. * Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * 8:00-5:00 * Days * Full-Time Essential Functions: * Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient's level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning. * Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary. * Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification. * Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient/family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients' bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care. * Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient's age specific needs. * Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient/family needs. * Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of: incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions. * Provides information to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members regarding available community resources and other post hospitalization options and make referrals in accordance with patient choice needs. Responds to referral sources in a timely manner. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $85.4k-109.4k yearly 9d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Case Management Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $85,412.34 - $109,428.19 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master's in social work) degree. * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners. * Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW). * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred. * Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * 8:00-5:00 * Days * Full-Time Essential Functions: * Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient's level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning. * Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary. * Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification. * Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient/family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients' bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care. * Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient's age specific needs. * Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient/family needs. * Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of: incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions. * Provides information to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members regarding available community resources and other post hospitalization options and make referrals in accordance with patient choice needs. Responds to referral sources in a timely manner. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $85.4k-109.4k yearly 25d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Womens Center Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $38.17 - $47.70 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Qualification Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master's in social work) degree. * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners. Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW). * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred. * Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * Full-Time * Day Essential Functions: * Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient's level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning. * Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary. * Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification. * Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient/family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients' bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care. * Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient's age specific needs. * Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient/family needs. * Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of: incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions. * Identifies potential barriers to discharge and collaborates with Supervisor and interdisciplinary team members to resolve in a timely manner. * Interviews patients, family members and significant others to obtain relevant information for the completion of a psychosocial assessment and Social Work treatment plan. * Maintains current knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and supports a culture of safety and provides a secondary role in ensuring core quality indicators is met. * Participates in patient conferences, educational conferences, hospital and community committees or task forces, performance improvement teams as assigned * Provides psychotherapeutic counseling to individuals, family and groups, as needed, to enhance coping skills with the patient's/family's reaction to the onset of or ongoing adjustment with a chronic illness or injury, post hospital care needs, end of life issues, and lifestyle changes. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $38.2-47.7 hourly 7d ago
  • Pediatric Social Worker (MSW) - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJ

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Social Work Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $77,811.00 - $97,272.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Responsible for overall care coordination of patient and family from admission through discharge. Guides family through continuum acting as liaison between family, multidisciplinary team, physicians, and external agencies. Monitors family and patients understanding and compliance with treatment and discharge goals and discharge goals and coordinates team functions toward achievement of discharge plan. Maintains contacts with third party to assure ongoing funding of care and maximum utilization of services available to assure child's ongoing care. Qualifications: Required: * Master's Degree in Social Work or Allied Health Care field * NJ License Social Worker (LSW) * AHA BLS Provider Certification * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * High degree of customer sensitivity * Planning, organization, and interpersonal skills * Excellent cognitive analytical and problem solving skills * Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Minimum one year of experience in pediatrics Certifications and Licenses Required: * NJ License Social Worker (LSW) * AHA BLS Provider Certification Scheduling Requirements: * Full Time * 40 hours/week Essential Functions: * Effectively engages individuals and families in helping relationships using acquired professional skills * Demonstrates understanding of patient's medical diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support, education and discharge planning * Transmits clinical information accurately to third party payers and community agencies * Engages in advocacy for patient, and foster family's abilities to assume independent skills in seeking and obtaining supports and services for child * Acts to enhance understanding of CSH services and mission through development of relationships with community and government agencies, third part payors, service providers and referral sources * Demonstrates understanding of health care system, managed care and resource utilization as well as policies and services available for patient populations * Effectively communicates financial and social needs, barriers, issues to the multidisciplinary team, physicians and external agencies * Identifies families at high risk for child neglect or abuse and makes appropriate referrals * Completes proper documentation in a timely manner * Provides necessary documentation to external agencies as needed * Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions * Frequent interactions with Pre-Admissions, Finance, HIMS and Utilization Review * Ongoing contacts with third party payer, hospital referral sources and community agencies * Occasional visits to other CSH sites, referring and receiving hospitals, and external agencies may be necessary Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $77.8k-97.3k yearly 11d ago
  • PD Social Worker

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: PD Social Worker Department Name: Case Management Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $45.12 - $45.12 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master's in social work) degree. * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners. * Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW). * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred. * Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * Per Diem * Days Essential Functions: * Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient's level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning. * Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary. * Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification. * Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient/family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients' bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care. * Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient's age specific needs. * Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient/family needs. * Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of: incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions. * Provides information to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members regarding available community resources and other post hospitalization options and make referrals in accordance with patient choice needs. Responds to referral sources in a timely manner. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $45.1-45.1 hourly 7d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Case Management Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $48.74 - $48.74 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed, giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education. Ensure continuity of care for patients with complex post acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework. Understands of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master's in social work) degree. * State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners. * Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW). * Three or more years experience in a hospital setting preferred. * Successful completion of all Orientation Programs. Preferred: Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable): * Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * Per Diem * Days Essential Functions: * Accurately documents in MIDAS+ ongoing social work services and reassessment reflecting patient's level of functioning, identification of support networks, development of problems or needs and discharge planning. * Assists with initial assessment on bio-ethics case consultation and ongoing end-of-life intervention as necessary. * Attends educational activities to keep current with social work practice and to maintain required state licensure or certification. * Consults on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team concerning social work intervention and attends interdisciplinary team rounds to provide feedback on social work issues and activities to help ensure a safe and timely discharge. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of crisis intervention theory and effectively assists patient/family in defining the crisis situation and establishing a sense of temporary equilibrium. * Demonstrates a working knowledge of medical terminology, acute and chronic illnesses and related processes, and understands the impact on the patients' bio-psychosocial systems, length of stay and individual care. * Demonstrates a working theoretical knowledge of human behavior and develops an appropriate social work intervention plan that addresses the patient's age specific needs. * Demonstrates skills as a patient-centered advocate, change agent, facilitator, mediator and problem solver depending on the patient/family needs. * Identifies and collaborates with legal staff, Director of Case Management and Risk Management on issues of: incompetence, guardianship, abuse, neglect and guarantor decisions. * Provides information to patients, families and interdisciplinary team members regarding available community resources and other post hospitalization options and make referrals in accordance with patient choice needs. Responds to referral sources in a timely manner. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $48.7-48.7 hourly 11d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department: Case Management Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Pay Range: $36.39 - $46.09 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker MSW is a strong and collaborative team member who provides psychosocial patient assessments and supportive intervention, and develops plans for safe transitions from the hospital using an interdisciplinary approach. Manages complex social and discharge issues, builds and maintains relationships with internal/external resources, and links patients to community agencies and entitlement programs to address gaps in social determinants of health. Demonstrates an understanding of all stages of growth and development and the ability to assess each patient's age-specific and cultural needs to provide individual treatment and care. Qualifications: Required: * Master's of Social Work degree * NJ licensure (LSW or LCSW) * Minimally 1 year experience in an acute hospital setting (Will consider 1 full year of hospital internship) Scheduling Requirements: * Full-Time * Day shift * 40 hours per week Essential Functions: * Provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach * Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients * Providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed * Providing patient centered advocacy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team * Managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources, making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education * Ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients' and family's abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework * Performs other tasks as directed 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. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $36.4-46.1 hourly 5d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title:Social Worker MSW Department Name:Mental Health-Child OP Status:per hour Shift:Day Pay Range: $36.39 - $46.09, per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker facilitates treatment and provides coordination of referrals and intakes, direct practice in the areas of group work, consumer education, treatment planning and individual counseling. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, performing intakes, assessments, initiating treatment interventions and crisis intervention. Perform clinical case management and treatment planning with consumers that experience psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders. All clinical documentation is completed with compliance in the requirements set by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Participates in staff training and continuing education. Takes an active role in Performance Improvement projects. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc. Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health service discipline * Current NJ LSW or LAC Licensure * Experience providing both individual and group therapy, intake assessments, treatment planning and crisis intervention Scheduling Requirements: * Per Diem * Day Shift Essential Functions: * Assume active participation in Performance Improvement Projects. * Initiate improvement efforts and work collaboratively with the treatment team to identify areas of needed improvement. * Attend In-service training to improve skill level and knowledge base. Participate in training preparation and planning process when required. * Support the Department's in-service and continuing education committee. * Attends and participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings and is prepared to discuss clinical and program issues. Complete documentation in the medical record according to department policy. Psychosocial Assessments, Group Notes, Progress Notes and treatment summaries include all required information according to policy. * Coordination of referrals and intakes from PESS, IP, PHP, State Psychiatric Hospitals, Community and other hospital systems including but not limited to scheduling and keeping track of the status of these referrals. Keeping statistics on the outcomes of these referrals. * Facilitate Patient Education through individual and group counseling. Prepare education materials for distribution and presentation to mental health consumers. Facilitate Inpatient and Outpatient Patient and Family Psycho-education. Provide information and support for patients and family members prior to and after Inpatient Discharge. * Facilitate Intake Coordination through management of intake line referrals, coordination of arriving intakes, work to assure full schedule for all Social Work Intake Assessment Providers, schedule Community Intakes and Inpatient Intakes, request med appointments. * Facilitate referrals to other service agencies and assist clients in obtaining appropriate entitlements (Social Security Benefits, Residential program, Self Help). * Function as liaison with the inpatient unit, specifically completing assigned consults within 48 hours and attending alternate treatment team meetings with the inpatient. * Organize work and set priorities with a minimum of supervision and seek guidance as appropriate. * Make decisions that are timely and consistent with program objectives, policies and procedures. * Participate in the departments QA/PI efforts. Complete QA/PI monitors and follow-up on action plans. * Provide recommendations for improvement efforts. * Provide a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize. * Perform Inpatient Engagement sessions with patients referred to MMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Services to educate, support and encourage linkage to follow up services. * Perform Intake Assessments following initial contact or referral. * Present Assessment to treatment team and complete the required documentation for clinical record. * Perform crisis Intervention with the cooperation of other treatment team members. * Perform interventions with the Screening center Staff when required. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $36.4-46.1 hourly 13d ago
  • Social Worker MSW

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: Social Worker MSW Department Name: Mental Health-Child OP Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $42.48 - $42.48 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Social Worker facilitates treatment and provides coordination of referrals and intakes, direct practice in the areas of group work, consumer education, treatment planning and individual counseling. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, performing intakes, assessments, initiating treatment interventions and crisis intervention. Perform clinical case management and treatment planning with consumers that experience psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders. All clinical documentation is completed with compliance in the requirements set by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Participates in staff training and continuing education. Takes an active role in Performance Improvement projects. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc. Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health service discipline * Current NJ LSW or LAC Licensure * Experience providing both individual and group therapy, intake assessments, treatment planning and crisis intervention Scheduling Requirements: * Per Diem * Day Shift Essential Functions: * Assume active participation in Performance Improvement Projects. * Initiate improvement efforts and work collaboratively with the treatment team to identify areas of needed improvement. * Attend In-service training to improve skill level and knowledge base. Participate in training preparation and planning process when required. * Support the Department's in-service and continuing education committee. * Attends and participates in multidisciplinary staff meetings and is prepared to discuss clinical and program issues. Complete documentation in the medical record according to department policy. Psychosocial Assessments, Group Notes, Progress Notes and treatment summaries include all required information according to policy. * Coordination of referrals and intakes from PESS, IP, PHP, State Psychiatric Hospitals, Community and other hospital systems including but not limited to scheduling and keeping track of the status of these referrals. Keeping statistics on the outcomes of these referrals. * Facilitate Patient Education through individual and group counseling. Prepare education materials for distribution and presentation to mental health consumers. Facilitate Inpatient and Outpatient Patient and Family Psycho-education. Provide information and support for patients and family members prior to and after Inpatient Discharge. * Facilitate Intake Coordination through management of intake line referrals, coordination of arriving intakes, work to assure full schedule for all Social Work Intake Assessment Providers, schedule Community Intakes and Inpatient Intakes, request med appointments. * Facilitate referrals to other service agencies and assist clients in obtaining appropriate entitlements (Social Security Benefits, Residential program, Self Help). * Function as liaison with the inpatient unit, specifically completing assigned consults within 48 hours and attending alternate treatment team meetings with the inpatient. * Organize work and set priorities with a minimum of supervision and seek guidance as appropriate. * Make decisions that are timely and consistent with program objectives, policies and procedures. * Participate in the departments QA/PI efforts. Complete QA/PI monitors and follow-up on action plans. * Provide recommendations for improvement efforts. * Provide a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize. * Perform Inpatient Engagement sessions with patients referred to MMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Services to educate, support and encourage linkage to follow up services. * Perform Intake Assessments following initial contact or referral. * Present Assessment to treatment team and complete the required documentation for clinical record. * Perform crisis Intervention with the cooperation of other treatment team members. * Perform interventions with the Screening center Staff when required. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $42.5-42.5 hourly 31d ago
  • PD,Social Worker

    Rwjbarnabas Health 4.6company rating

    Licensed social worker job at RWJBarnabas Health

    Job Title: PD,Social Worker Department: CCIS Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Pay Range: $35.71 - $35.71 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Licensed Social Worker - LSW will provide treatment, social work services and complex discharge planning needs on the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. Qualifications: Required: * Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW master's in social work degree. * State licensure is required by the NJ State board of Social Work Examiners. * Licensed clinical social worker LCSW or licensed social worker LSW. * One- or two years experience in a hospital setting preferred. Preferred: Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable): * N/A. Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions): * 8:00-5:00 * Days * Per Diem 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 the 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 supports, 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 supports 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    $35.7-35.7 hourly 60d+ ago

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