Social Worker (12647)
Social Services | Elizabeth, NJ | Contract | From $55.48 to $55.48 per hour
InGenesis is currently sourcing Social Worker candidates to work with our client. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in mental health and substance use disorders. A high level of skill will be required in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health concerns, and/or serious mental illness or serious mental disorders (SMI/SMD).
If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!
What’s in it for you?
- Health Insurance effective date of hire for full-time employees.
- Health & Welfare – additional per-hour rate to help offset the cost of insurance.
- 2 weeks of PTO
- Paid Federal Holidays
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide direction and oversight to multi-disciplinary team in the implementation and management of an integrated mental health treatment program.
- Provide direct care to patients within the Scope of Practice.
- Develop, manage, and monitor patient treatment plans.
- May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
- May be expected to provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situation.
- Develop training/clinical education materials as required and provide clinical education and training to staff.
- Utilize EHR system for completing clinical assessments, evaluations, advanced care/placement referral initiation, and transfer/discharge summaries.
- Provide oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns as applicable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in the state where the duty station is located.
- Minimum of one year experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, at the independent level as recognized in the state licensed, whereby clinical supervision is not required.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association®.
Physical Demands:
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
- Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
- Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
- Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
- Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.
About InGenesis
InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.
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