Social Worker LCSW, Residential Units - IP Adolescent

About the role

The Social Worker LCSW interprets the nature of the illness and prescribes a course of treatment to patients and families. The Social Worker LCSW also mentors and clinically supervises LSWs and students as per license requirements and field instruction as directed.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in maintaining the therapeutic milieu program
• Maintains up-to-date and complete records of patient information according to established standards
• Completes accurate and timely billing documents
• Understands the payor identification process and ensures that services delivered are accurately authorized
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, assists in reviewing and updating the treatment plan
• Involves families/referral sources in all treatment endeavors as necessary
• Adheres to department’s practice guidelines
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice standards
• In collaboration with the treatment team, implements the continuing care plan
• Collaborates with Community and Trinitas-based and community agencies to promote coordination and continuity of patient and family care
• Performs the psycho-social assessment which includes family dynamics and treatment needs
• Designs and implements treatment plans, including psychotherapy and evaluates and documents patient's outcomes according to policy and procedure
• Recognizes the need for and implements a strength-based framework in treatment planning
• Conducts individual, family, and group treatment according to established standards/practice guidelines
• Collects and utilizes outcome data to support treatment planning/modifications
• Reviews assessment data including identified medical needs, and makes appropriate and timely referral

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Preferred: LCADC
• At least one year previous experience working in a clinical environment
• At least one year previous experience working with adolescents
• Certifications And Licenses Required: NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of trauma-focused treatment models
• Experience with adolescent populations

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail 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!

Pay

$38.57 - $47.92 per hour

Schedule

Shift working, flexible evening hours

Part-Time (PT)