Job Description

Salary: $57,500

About Christian Health:

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team

Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Social Worker to join Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health. The Social Worker provides services to psychiatric patients and their families including individual, group and family supportive and educational counseling, care coordination and post-acute care planning. The individual is competent to care for patients ages 18 and over including older adults and those with dementia. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health Care Center.

The opportunity for professional growth working at The Haven at Ramapo Ridge, New Jerseys first and only inpatient trauma- informed care program and which has received the Clinical Excellence in Behavioral Health award from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).

Clinical supervision provided on site to those seeking hours toward LCSW licensure.

Competencies:

• Conducts individual, group and family psychotherapeutic counseling and may function as primary therapist in identified cases.
• Completes psychosocial assessments including obtaining information for diagnosis and treatment as required by regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Serves as liaison to patients and families and available community partners and resources.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation as a basis for review by regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides support, education and assistance to families and their support system regarding community resources, course of treatment and hospitalization, and discharge planning.
• Coordinates and facilitates post-acute care plan for assigned patients.
• Attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings, prepared to offer psychosocial assessment information to guide treatment. Participate in the development of wellness and recovery plans.
• Facilitates communication among the patient/family and treatment team and holds family meetings.
• Provides coverage for department colleagues.
• Provides coverage for Utilization Review team as needed.
• Assists in developing favorable attitudes in the community toward recognition and treatment of mental illness and the aging process through participation in community activities concerned with mental health and/or aging.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year social work experience preferred.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Education : Master's degree in Social Work required.

Licensure: Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required.

Experience: Minimum of one year social work experience preferred.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

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