What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker LCSW position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Social Worker Licensed
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Req#: 0000154568
Status: Full-time
Shift: Day
Department name: HFNJ-Adult Integration Program
Job Overview:
Provides behavioral health consultations and short-term therapy utilizing a Team based model in the subspecialty adult clinics to adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning. Provides education to Residents and Medical Staff. Collaborates with Medical Staff, other members of Clinic Team and outside agencies. Provides advocacy for patients. Serve as liaison between patient and Medical Staff, promoting continuity of care. Provide referrals to community agencies. Conducts initial assessments, develops treatment plan and strategies provides individual, group, family, case management and psycho-education to patients/families as assigned. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner as well as staying current in all required competencies and licensure requirements. Schedules required amount of weekly appointments and maintains required amount of face- to face time with clients
Qualifications:
Required:
- Masters level education, 2 years of experience in the field of human services
- Preferably experience providing consultation and brief psychotherapy to adults in a medical setting.
- Familiarity with the Cherokee/Integrated Behavioral Health Model and basic knowledge of chronic diseases preferred.
- Licensure
- LCSW
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
- N/A.
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- 8:00 5:00
- Days
- Full-time
Essential Functions:
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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.
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