Senior Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Overview At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Competitive benefits are just the beginning; it’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Senior Licensed Clinical Social Worker treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team and provides clinical supervision to team members, including those working towards advanced licensure. Responsibilities Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy. Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, whether including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and other approved agencies. Provides services to patients in accordance with licensure regulations defined by the respective licensure board. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of evidence‑based treatment options available for specific populations when developing treatment plans. Assists in the preparation, coordination and evaluation of social work policy and procedure. Assists with interview and orientation of new staff members. Supervises social work/counseling students completing field placement. Assists in developing and evaluating quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Attends committee meetings and completes administrative tasks such as statistical analysis of patient volume. Completes all documentation written reports in a timely fashion in accordance with department and hospital policy as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy. Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted. Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides information, education and referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs. Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient’s care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient. Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated. Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC and HMH policy. Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies. Has working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate. Prepares and presents at professional meetings locally and nationally and prepares materials for publication in professional journals, if applicable. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired). This process includes communicating and providing instruction/education with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental, educational, literacy, etc.). Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day. Additional duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities may be reviewed with applicants during the interview process and at the time of hire. Qualifications – Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Minimum of 5 years in post‑advanced license experience. Proficiency with policy review and program planning. Ability to work as part of a team while building collaborative relationships. Excellent follow‑through and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms. Preferred Qualifications – Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring Provides leadership, coaching, or mentoring to team members. Licenses and Certifications Required NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Clinical Social Worker Supervision Certification. Compensation and Benefits The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may differ from the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation determined consistently with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also have shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Minimum annual rate: $83 782.40. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health