Social Worker Licensed, Child/Adolescent Psych Op Req #: 0000177379
Category: Social Work
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Child/Adolescent Psych Op
Location: New Point Campus, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview:

As an LSW in the Child and Adolescent Outpatient program, you are responsible for direct provision of services to youth and family therapy services including group and individual/family counseling.

The Child and Adolescent Outpatient Unit offers a full array of psychiatric and behavioral health services for children and adolescents, ages 4 to 18 years old and their family members.

The goals of the program are to improve communication, promote problem-solving, crisis resolution, improve behavior, therapeutically stabilize significantly impaired youth, collaborate with schools, pediatricians, and outside collateral support systems to stabilize placements and facilitate family harmony.

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's degree in Social Work

Preferred:

Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese One year of clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 11am-8pm, shifts do varyTwo to Three evening shifts a week FT

Essential Functions:

Obtains appropriate release of informationDesigns and implements treatment plans, including individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy, and evaluates and documents patient outcomes according to department policy and procedureInterprets the nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and familiesCommunicates family issues to other staff membersParticipates in planning conferencesMaintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standardsAs a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in reviewing and updating treatment and discharge plansCollaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies with which patients and families are involvedAssesses 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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary 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