Social Worker BSW- PRN

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• Prior experience working with child and adolescent populations
• Critical thinking skills i.e. Social Worker will review referrals and determine if they are appropriate for our child and adolescent psychiatrist to see
• Ability to call patients and do an intake where they discuss the patient's history and potential issues they're experiencing
• Knowledge of resources in the NJ/PA/DEL, area. Our doctors will connect families to this social worker. The social worker will need to provide resources to families around getting more food, shelter, clothing, utility assistance etc.
• Knowledge of situations involving the need to call DCP&P/DIFAS and ability to navigate conflict and difficult situations
• Preferred but not mandatory experience running Parent/Child Support Groups

       Provides assessments, (crisis intervention), social work consultation, referrals, short term

       counseling to facilitate discharge planning, and complex discharge planning for patients and

       their families.

      Functions as a member of the Utilization Management

1-2 years health care experience.

 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Bachelor of Science Degree (BSW) required

Current NJ-CSW – (New Jersey Certified Social Worker).