Social Worker LCSW, Mental Health-Adult OP

Job Title: Social Worker LCSW, Mental Health-Adult OP

Req #:

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Adult OP

Pay Range: $75,211.00 - $93,444.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Location: 654

E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Category: Social Work / Community Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

The Social Worker LCSW provides direct clinical services in our behavioral health adult outpatient program, including clinical assessments, psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation, medication management and a variety of psychotherapy groups to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including those with a co-occurring substance‑use diagnosis in our Adult Outpatient department.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Preferred:
  Two years of LCSW experience;
  Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish

• Mentors and clinically supervises LSWs and students, as per license requirements and field instructions
• Completes initial and revised treatment plans according to inpatient/outpatient standards
• Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients/families, communicating family issues to other staff members as necessary
• Analyzes data from standard instruments, modifying treatment approaches and techniques accordingly
• Utilizes assessment data to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for patients/families
• Documents relevant data regarding assessment, treatments, outcomes, and discharge planning after‑care
• Plans and implements relevant in‑service training programs to improve staff assessment and treatment practices
• Develops specialized programs, clinically relevant and supported by outside payors
• Delivers professional continuing education seminars and workshops to the public and mental health community
• Provides services as a resource and model to staff working with outside agencies, conducting groups and holding family conferences
• Collaborates with other hospital programs and community agencies with patients and families involved
• Assesses patient needs through clinical interview, chart/history review, psychological testing, and psychosocial assessment data
• Formulates and implements advanced psycho‑therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral, individual, marital, parental, and family group therapies aimed at achieving patient goals

• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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, improving health, creating educational and career opportunities, and meeting evolving needs with coordination for complex conditions and community health programs.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.