Open Position: Social Services - MSW (Masters of Social Work)

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3685.00

Opportunity:

LSW/MSW - Behavioral Health

Job Details:

* Must hold a current LSW or MSW license, with LCSW preferred
* Must hold a current license or be in the final stages of the NJ licensing process
* Minimum 2 years of experience required
* EPIC charting system experience required
* No weekend requirement
* Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
* First-time travelers and local candidates accepted
* Patient ratio of 1:12
* Work with adult and geriatric patient populations
* Treat patients with mental health disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and psychotic disorders
* Perform psychiatric assessments including 5150/involuntary holds, intake/admission screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and initial evaluations
* Collect and analyze patient information, review health history, and assess response to treatment
* Develop and revise plans of care to meet patient and caregiver needs
* Conduct discharge planning and provide discharge summaries
* Coordinate care with internal and external team members and refer to other disciplines, rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities
* Document care delivery, goals, and patient and caregiver teaching and learning
* Provide individual counseling, family therapy, and group therapy
* Work with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
* Float to cover groups and overflow from other inpatient units as needed
* Black scrubs or business casual dress required
* At least 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission

Facility:

This community acute-care facility offers specialized inpatient behavioral health services for adults and older adults. The behavioral health program includes both voluntary and involuntary inpatient units focused on psychiatric stabilization in a safe and secure environment. Treatment programs encompass individual, group, and family therapy, medication management, behavioral health education, creative arts and recreational therapy, grief and loss counseling, and pet therapy. The facility is part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system.

Location:

Belleville, NJ

Belleville is a vibrant township in Essex County, New Jersey, offering convenient access to New York City and all the cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities the greater metropolitan area has to offer. The area boasts a rich community atmosphere with diverse neighborhoods, parks, and easy access to major transportation routes, making it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and urban lifestyle amenities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.