Psychiatric Social Worker – County of Bergen Department of Human Services - Division of Family Guidance

Under supervision performs the more responsible work involved in providing needed psychiatric and social services for youth residing at Juvenile Detention Center or Youth Shelter as well as caregivers, community stake holders, court liaison and other service providers; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:                

• Performs the more responsible work involved in organizing tasks concerned with social problems of clients.
• Participates in professional and weekly related case management and supervision meetings.
• Confers with psychiatrists and other professional personnel relevant to a client's total treatment.
• Performs the more responsible work involved in interviewing clients, their families, and other concerned persons and obtains significant social and other data needed for diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs the more responsible work involved in providing social work services to clients who need help in making satisfactory adjustments and interviews their relatives and other interested persons in order that clients may achieve suitable adjustments.
• Formulates psychosocial diagnosis.
• Collaborates with others to analyze/evaluate social data bearing on emotional problems and participates in group programs.
• Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Supervises the maintenance of records and files.

Schedule:                            

• Full-time. Multiple evenings required.

Education/License/Certifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in psychiatric social work. 

Other Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under time deadlines.
• Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word).
• Bi-Lingual Spanish preferred.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License.

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

 

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