Job Details
Job Title: Social Worker
Schedule Notes: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekends- Will be required. Holidays- Required. On Call- Optional. 13 Week assignment
Job Summary:
The LSW provides for the treatment of patients, under the clinical supervision of an LCSW, utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the clinical treatment team of the assigned ambulatory and/or inpatient unit. Experience working in Emergency Psychiatric Services/"Crisis" or inpatient behavioral health settings is preferred, but not required. SOMC Emergency Psychiatric Service - providing treatment in the Emergency Dept for patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
Provides a comprehensive assessment of patient's psychosocial needs under the supervision of an LCSW and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
Provides effective treatment to patients, whether assessment or therapy, and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
Completes written reports in a timely fashion as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy.
Provides psychotherapeutic services to patients by Licensure regulations defined by the Board of Social Work Examiners and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment required for that age group.
Provides individual and psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of an LCSW under current standards of practice, as developed by professional and licensing organizations, and defined and interpreted by the supervisor.
Provides comprehensive case management services and psychosocial assessment.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan, in collaboration with the patient/family patient caregiver, patient support persons and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient as needed.
Ensures that the discharge plan will be the least restrictive environment that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.
Ensures provisions of continued care at home or in an appropriate extended care facility based upon the patient needs.
Confirms the patient has a primary care provider upon discharge or refers appropriately to an FQHC.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
-Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of medical settings.
-Knowledge of psychopathology and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
Education:
Required Education:
-Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
Certifications & Licenses:
-New Jersey Licensed Social Worker
LSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC License -Required. BLS-Aha- Required