Social Worker Licensed, UCDHS

Job Overview:

The Licensed Social Worker acts as a support system for people with drug and alcohol/mental health disorders and their behavioral health issues and maintains a case load that includes IOP levels of care. The LSW responsibilities include group facilitation, individual sessions, intakes, documentation, outreach and follow up.

The Union County Department of Human Services (UCDHS) partners to deliver Mental Health and Recovery Support Services in the areas of Intensive Case Management, Peer Support, & Community Base Case Management.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• At least one year working experience as a LSW in a substance abuse program
• All new hires who are in recovery must attest to having one year of sobriety and abstinence
• All new hires are required to sign an Affidavit of Recovery
• Must comply with TRMC paid state level criminal history record background check supported by fingerprint check prior to hire

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and experience with NJSAMS
• ACT certificate

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Licensed Social Worker

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT

Essential Functions:

• Teaching individuals how to modify behaviors
• Assessments including intake, identifying issues and creating goals and individualized Treatment Plans
• Assisting with case management
• Leading group therapy sessions
• Providing outreach and progress reports to referring agencies
• Referring patients to support groups
• Setting up an after care plan
• Obtaining authorizations from Medicaid, insurances and other referral sources
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer