Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health - Neptune Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Neptune Township, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in providing psychological and social interventions to support patients and their families in relation to behavioral and medical health. This position involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and ensure comprehensive care that aligns with licensure regulations and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs under supervision of an LCSW and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral/medical health treatment and education to patients, including assessment, psychotherapeutic counseling, or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Provides all services and interventions to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the governing licensing board, i.e., NASW or MFT.
• Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth, development, and an understanding of the evidence-based range of treatment options for specific populations.
• Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides 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, 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.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receives proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under the supervision or guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development