Job Summary:

In an out-patient setting, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides client-focused, evidence-based care to diverse individuals and their support systems, to maximize health, well-being, functionality, and resiliency. The LCSW provides a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. The LCSW routinely collaborates with other health care providers, internally and externally, as well as community and social service organizations. The LCSW is guided by professional standards and demonstrates clinical competencies developed through graduate education and licensure. The LCSW continually seeks opportunities to develop further as a clinician.

Essential Functions:

• Provide a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes related to the presenting problem.
• Engage with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care.
• Support, deliver, and/or coordinate appropriate level of care based on patient acuity.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT and motivational interviews; utilize diagnostic criteria based on the DSM-5.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plan, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance overall health.
• Complete written evaluations, medical records communications, progress notes and service coding utilizing EMR system.
• Provide brief psychotherapy utilizing principles of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and/or supportive therapy as needed.
• Measure progress and effectiveness of treatment and adjusts care plan as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of patients treatment and records in accordance with HIPPA

Job Requirements:

• Master s Degree in Social Work by an institution accredited by CSWE, required
• LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker with NJ license, required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in psychotherapy practice
• LCADC certification preferred, not required
• A track record of success working in an environment of collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared passion for excellence and innovation
• The ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• The ability to plan, organize, prioritize daily tasks and work with minimal supervision

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am 5:00pm

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multi-specialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world-class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts