Social Worker LCSW

Job Title: Social Worker LCSW

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department: HFNJ-Adult Integration Program

Req#: 0000167207

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $69,590.00 - $87,592.00 Annual

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:

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:

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and facilitate groups that are clinically appropriate to the current population.

• Develops formulation of the case incorporating presenting problem, and current life circumstances.

• Develops treatment strategy and plan that is consistent with behaviorally specific long and short range goals

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer