Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Details

Posting Date: December 19, 2024
Reference ID:237588
Location: Trenton, New Jersey 08618
Work Location: On-site
Discipline: Behavioral Health
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $28 - $40/hr
Schedule/ Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description

Responsibilities/ Job Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with the integrated care team to develop preventive care strategies.
• Offer brief counseling, psychoeducation, and behavioral health support to patients, families, and staff.
• Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes, including chronic disease management and patient education.
• Build and maintain relationships with community resources and behavioral health agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and assist with reporting and program evaluation to improve program effectiveness.
• Manage a caseload of 10-12 patients daily.

Direct Patient Care:

• Perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that align with patient goals.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations with appropriate interventions.
• Participate in integrated healthcare meetings to ensure collaborative care.
• Identify "at-risk" patients and assist in creating preventive plans to avoid psychological or physical deterioration.
• Support primary care teams with care management processes, including disease management, case management, and patient education.
• Conduct assessments, consultations, and brief interventions for psychological or psychiatric concerns.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on prevention, treatment techniques, and care options.
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral health programs, identify service-related issues, and recommend improvements.

Program Development and Administration:

• Build and sustain relationships with community resources and behavioral health agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Use electronic community resource directories for patient referrals.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects and pilot programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or PhD in Clinical Psychology required.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Current licensure in the state of New Jersey.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Strong ability to perform quick, accurate clinical assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.