Job Overview:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) provides 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.

The LSW/LCSW participates in planning conferences, maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards, is a member of the multidisciplinary team, creates, reviews, and updates treatment and discharge plans, run groups and communicates with outside providers and referral sources.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field
• NJ LSW or LCSW
• At least one year experience working in a substance-abuse setting

Preferred:

• LCADC

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current NJ LSW or LCSW license

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT

Essential Functions:

• Interprets the 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 tx plan identifying triggers, support mechanisms and 12-step participation if appropriate
• Mentors and clinically supervises LSWs and students as per license requirements and field instructions 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 payor 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 source(s) in all treatment endeavors unless contraindicated
• Adheres to department’s practice guidelines
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant addictions tx and research
• Performs random UDS on patients
• In collaboration with 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
• Designs and implements treatment plans, including individual, group and/or family psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patients' outcomes according to departmental policy and procedures
• Conducts individual, family, and group treatment according to established standards/practice guidelines
• Recognizes the need for and implements a strength based framework in treatment planning
• Collects and utilizes outcome data to support treatment planning/modifications
• Reviews assessment data including identified medical needs and makes appropriate and timely referral
  

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.