Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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- advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Also provides psychological/social interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease and illness and wellness and recovery. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The ideal candidate will have expertise in evidence-based treatment (e.g., ERP, CBT) of anxiety and related disorders as well as certification in DBT or experience in comprehensive DBT. The LCSW will deliver individual, family, and group treatment, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and referring providers to support youth across a range of presenting concerns and acuity levels. This position is hybrid, 1-2 days virtual and the rest is in person. A day in the life of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy. Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, whether including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies. Completes all documentation written reports in a timely fashion in accordance with department and hospital policy. as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy. Provides services to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the respective licensure board. Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the evidence
- based treatment options available range of treatment required for specific populations that age groups, when developing treatment plans.to develop a treatment plan specific to patient needs.. Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted. Assess Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provide information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs. Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient's care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient. Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated. Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC and HMH policy. Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies. Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate. Assists with interview and orientation of new staff members. Supervise social work/counseling students completing field placement. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating and providing instruction/education with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). 16. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Receive proper supervision as per their Licensed Board. Additional duties as assigned. In addition to the responsibilities listed in this

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, it is understood that each department/program may have specific requirements and/or regulations based on the level of care and treatments/services provided and/or the patient population receiving those treatments/services. These specific responsibilities will be reviewed with applicants/team members during the interview process and again at time of hire. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience. Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans. Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, its application in a variety of setting