Social Worker For Local Hospital $**/HOUR!

Job Description:

• 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.
• Provides a comprehensive assessment of patient’s psychosocial needs under 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 in accordance with 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.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan, in collaborations with the patient/family patient caregiver, patient support persons and healthcare team that will provide maximum benefit for each patient as needed.
• Must be highly reliable and be available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed prior to offer.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• New Jersey Licensed Social Worker.
• BLS-AHA (Required).
• Experience working in Emergency Psychiatric Services/"Crisis" or inpatient behavioral health settings (Preferred).

Skills:

• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits: Health insurance

Schedule:

• 3x12
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education: Master's (Required)

Experience: Social Worker: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Social Worker (Required)
• BLS-AHA (Required)