Job Description

Job Overview:

The Licensed Social Worker acts as a support system for people with drug and alcohol/mental health disorders and their behavioral health issues and maintains a case load that includes PH, IOP and OP levels of care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• All new hires who are in recovery must attest to having one year of sobriety and abstinence
• All new hires are required to sign an Affidavit of Recovery
• Must comply with TRMC paid state level criminal history record background check supported by fingerprint check prior to hire

Preferred:

• At least one year experience as an LCSW
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and NJSAMS

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 8-4pm (W-F) and 1-9pm (M, T, TH) or a 4 day work week with Fridays off
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Teaching individuals how to modify behaviors
• Assessments including intake, identifying issues and creating goals and individualized Treatment Plans
• Assisting with case management
• Leading group therapy sessions
• Providing outreach and progress reports to referring agencies
• Referring patients to support groups
• Setting up an after care plan
• Obtaining authorizations from Medicaid, insurances and other referral sources
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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