Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Secaucus, NJ 07094

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Secaucus, NJ 07094

We are looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our group full time in Secaucus, NJ. We are seeking a LCSW with a masters degree in Social Work, someone who has a minimum 3 years current relevant social work experience and has experience in substance abuse specialty preferred.

Duties:
Identifies high risk patients to provide social work services and complex behavioral health, substance abuse, and discharge planning needs
Interviews patients, families and/or community support services to assess patients psychological, social, environmental, and financial status and meet identified needs
Provides crisis intervention services to patients and families to enable them to cope with substance abuse issues
Educates patients and/or families about discharge planning, patient needs, as well as availability and eligibility of criteria for programs/service benefits to meet those needs.
Negotiates, coordinates, and advocates community-based services (DYFS, APS, Office of Public Guardian, DDD, etc) to assure continuation of care and special services appropriate to the age of patients and needs identified
Documentation in Medical records- all assessments, reassessments, and interventions to enhance multidisciplinary communications as well as to meet all regulatory and reimbursement requirements
Maintain appropriate case folders, resource files and statistical reports to facilitate monitoring and evaluations
When deficiencies are identified, assists in initiating corrective actions
Supports discharge planning delays to identify and report trends for performance improvement
Attends Social Work conferences/workshops to maintain CEUs and license specific requirements
Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of patients, staff, and visitors always

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Social Work from a professional school accredited by the Council of Social Work
Minimum 3 years current relevant social work experience
Substance abuse specialty preferred
Knowledge of telehealth technology preferred
Current NJ Social Worker license (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Maintains current and valid credentials/license with relevant governing body

Salary (range):
$54k - $84k yearly (DOE)

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Licensed Clinical social worker who can contribute positively to morale and demonstrates service excellence by being respectful, empathetic, helpful, and attentive- someone who always treats all patients, staff and co-workers with respect and professionalism. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact us.
Please send your resume to Brian Torchin.

Brian Torchin / CEO
HCRC Staffing
Office 800-472-9060