Social Worker LCSW in Lakewood, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Social Worker LCSW

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: GRT-GERIATRIC EDUCATION

Req #: 0000252269

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $57,759.52 - $70,834.40 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:

We are seeking a Part Time Social Worker LCSW in our Monmouth Medical Center located in Lakewood. The LCSW will provide direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• LCSW license in NJ required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience, preferably in bereavement and emotional guidance.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time (28 Hours per week, 3 days a week)
• Day Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Must be willing to travel to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch 1 day per week.

Essential Functions:

• Complete initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients.
• Provide psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups, giving clinical consultations as needed.
• Providing patient centered advocacy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, managing complex discharge plans.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources.
• Make 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.
• Provide bereavement and grief counseling to elderly patients, families and caregivers following illness, loss, or life transition.
• Offer supportive coping strategies and emotional guidance during difficult periods.
• Connect seniors and families with appropriate resources and educate families on advance care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation to ensure compliance with organization standards.
• Outreach initiatives and community education related to aging and grief support.
• Educate families on Advance care planning.

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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