Job Title: Social Worker LCSW
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Behavioral Health at Neptune
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $82,505.00 - $101,193.00 per year
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:
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master's Degree in Social Work by an institution accredited by CSWE
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in psychotherapy practice
- A track record of success working in an environment of collaboration, transparency, mutual respect, and shared passion for excellence and innovation
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with NJ license
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
- Measure progress and effectiveness of treatment and adjust the care plan as needed
- Maintain confidentiality of patient's treatment and records in accordance with HIPPA
- Support, deliver, and/or coordinate an appropriate level of care based on patient acuity
- Engage with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care
- Provide brief psychotherapy utilizing principles of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and/or supportive therapy as needed
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT and motivational interviews; utilize diagnostic criteria based on the DSM-5
- Complete written evaluations, medical records communications, progress notes and service coding utilizing EMR system
- Provide a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes related to the presenting problem
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance overall health
- Other duties as assigned
Other Things to Know:This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.
