Social Worker LCSW - Eatontown, NJ

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Per Diem Social Worker, LCSW in Eatontown, NJ. This role provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW (master’s in social work) degree.
• State licensure required by the NJ State board of social work examiners.
• Licensed social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work (LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW).
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.
• Three or more years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Essential Functions

• Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients, providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed.
• Giving clinical consultations as needed, providing patient centered advocacy.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Managing complex discharge plans.
• Built and maintained relationships with internal/external resources.
• Making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs and continuing ongoing education.
• Ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework.
• Understanding of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care.

Benefits And Perks

• 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!