Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pediatric Hem-Onc/Pediatric-Specialties
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Description: Hackensack University Medical Center is at present looking to employ Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pediatric Hem-Onc/Pediatric-Specialties right now, this position will be designated in New Jersey. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job Code:
00014634
Location:
! Hackensack, NJ
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Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
Masters Degree in Social Work
Preferred experience in a Children’s Hospital
Trained in individual and group counseling techniques
Strong clinical and collaborative skills required
Spanish speaking preferred
Required Certification/Licensing:
New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Job Summary:
As a member of the clinical treatment team the L.C.S.W. provides care to patients utilizing a variety of modalities. This position coordinates the care and management of patients and family members, as well as, bringing cases to final di! sposition. The LCSW is primarily responsible for the developme! nt and implementation of social work programs in their assigned unit.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):
1. Provides a comprehensive assessment of patient’s psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
2. Provides effective treatment to patients, whether assessment or therapy, and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
3. Completes written reports in a timely fashion as required.
4. Provides psychotherapeutic services to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the Board of Social Work Examiners and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment required for that age group.
5. Provides individual and psychotherapeutic services in accordance w! ith current standards of practice, as developed by professional and licensing organizations, and defined and interpreted by supervisor.
6. Provides case management services for comprehensive evaluations.
7. Complies with unit practice standards relating to case management including addressing family and community resources, eligibility for entitlement programs, and other health care providers.
8. Provides instruction to patients and families related to illness and expectations of treatment addressing their learning needs and learning style.
9. Integrates discharge planning into ongoing treatment to assure a continuity of care for patient upon completion of treatment.
10. Functions collaboratively with treatment team members to enhance service to patients.
11. Maintains patient records as required by law and Medical Center policy.
12. Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies and/or func! tions as co-therapist in special situations.
13. Provides a co! mprehensive assessment of patient’s mental health treatment needs.
14. Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
15. Delivers and documents all care in an efficient and productive manner.
FULL TIME TUESDAY - SATURDAY
- Participation in on-call schedule on a rotating basis
- Responsible for cross covering all pediatric specialty services for emergencies and vacations as directed by supervisor
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This position starts available on: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:28:42 GMT
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