SOCIAL WORKER (LSW) | BHS - Adult Part Hospital |Monday - Friday Full Time Day S
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, NJ, United States
SOCIAL WORKER (LSW) | BHS - Adult Part Hospital | Monday - Friday Full Time Day Shift (25373)
Job Category:
Professional Services
Requisition Number:
SOCIA009304
Posted : April 27, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
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New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment and are looking for a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Responsibilities
Perform screenings, intake assessments and consultations for evaluation of individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals for services.
Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families and significant others for health-related psychosocial problems, based on goals agreed to by patients, family, significant others and the health care team.
Utilize individual, family, group work and crisis intervention methods to identify and intervene in problems that influence participation in treatment and discharge planning.
Complete a comprehensive psychosocial history on a timely basis.
Provide direct treatment services to patients within the hospital utilizing appropriate modalities including individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention with a knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Serve as a resource to the health care team regarding issues of chemical dependence, psychiatric and abuse issues; identify, assess, treat, and refer to community services patients facing problems of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
Provide case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plans are being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.
Interpret the nature of illness and prescribed courses of treatment to patients and families; communicate family issues to other staff members.
Act as liaison to the health care team in understanding family dynamics, facilitating timely and proactive discharges to home or another facility.
Advocate for the patient with other Medical Center programs and acts as liaison with other providers in the community, assisting in linkages for patients and families.
Make presentations on various issues related to the field and on available Medical Center resources as part of community outreach to schools, agencies and other resources.
Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, including case presentations, and make recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from a social work perspective.
Fulfills all case recording, statistical reporting, and other documentation requirements on an accurate and timely basis.
Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
Provide consultative services to the Department of Psychiatry and Medical Center staff and to other community agencies in the field regarding social work issues and services to our patient population.
Assist in developing discharge and post-hospital care plans, suggesting appropriate community resources.
Assessment, treatment and care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Other Job Duties
Work cooperatively with unit staff to ensure coverage for social work services for patients in the absence of staff members.
Participate in studies, surveys, or research, initiated or approved by the Department of Social Work, to develop knowledge about effective treatment or improve quality of delivery of service.
Provide translation services for patient/family interviews as needed and able.
Identify problems and obstacles affecting delivery of services to patients (e.g., discharge planning problems) and bring them to the attention of supervisor.
Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review, conferences, and workshops.
Maintain current levels of licensing, education, and skills as required for position and discipline.
May be required to rotate on evening and night call for the program.
Provide transportation services for patients, as needed.
Work in conjunction with community agency staff to provide either on site or in-home crisis intervention services, when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
Position Qualifications
One to two years prior experience required in psychiatric social work or comparable experience/setting/population, depending on area assigned.
Three to five years’ experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with a psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
BLS Certification preferred.
Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
Licensure
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license, (must be obtained within one year from date of hire).
Education
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work required.
Job Setting/Physical Demands
Contact patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Room, offsite settings (e.g., patient home).
Contact with families, significant others, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
May be required to make home visits.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Compensation
Salaried: $37.10 to $60.60 per hour |
Differentials: EVE 10%/NIGHT 12%/WKEND $2.00 P/H
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work‑life balance with generous time off, vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Category:
Professional Services
Requisition Number:
SOCIA009304
Posted : April 27, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
Showing 1 location
New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment and are looking for a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Responsibilities
Perform screenings, intake assessments and consultations for evaluation of individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals for services.
Provide ongoing social work intervention and education to patients, families and significant others for health-related psychosocial problems, based on goals agreed to by patients, family, significant others and the health care team.
Utilize individual, family, group work and crisis intervention methods to identify and intervene in problems that influence participation in treatment and discharge planning.
Complete a comprehensive psychosocial history on a timely basis.
Provide direct treatment services to patients within the hospital utilizing appropriate modalities including individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention with a knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Serve as a resource to the health care team regarding issues of chemical dependence, psychiatric and abuse issues; identify, assess, treat, and refer to community services patients facing problems of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
Provide case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plans are being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and resources.
Interpret the nature of illness and prescribed courses of treatment to patients and families; communicate family issues to other staff members.
Act as liaison to the health care team in understanding family dynamics, facilitating timely and proactive discharges to home or another facility.
Advocate for the patient with other Medical Center programs and acts as liaison with other providers in the community, assisting in linkages for patients and families.
Make presentations on various issues related to the field and on available Medical Center resources as part of community outreach to schools, agencies and other resources.
Participate in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, including case presentations, and make recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from a social work perspective.
Fulfills all case recording, statistical reporting, and other documentation requirements on an accurate and timely basis.
Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned.
Provide consultative services to the Department of Psychiatry and Medical Center staff and to other community agencies in the field regarding social work issues and services to our patient population.
Assist in developing discharge and post-hospital care plans, suggesting appropriate community resources.
Assessment, treatment and care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assess gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Other Job Duties
Work cooperatively with unit staff to ensure coverage for social work services for patients in the absence of staff members.
Participate in studies, surveys, or research, initiated or approved by the Department of Social Work, to develop knowledge about effective treatment or improve quality of delivery of service.
Provide translation services for patient/family interviews as needed and able.
Identify problems and obstacles affecting delivery of services to patients (e.g., discharge planning problems) and bring them to the attention of supervisor.
Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review, conferences, and workshops.
Maintain current levels of licensing, education, and skills as required for position and discipline.
May be required to rotate on evening and night call for the program.
Provide transportation services for patients, as needed.
Work in conjunction with community agency staff to provide either on site or in-home crisis intervention services, when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
Position Qualifications
One to two years prior experience required in psychiatric social work or comparable experience/setting/population, depending on area assigned.
Three to five years’ experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with a psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
BLS Certification preferred.
Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
Licensure
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license, (must be obtained within one year from date of hire).
Education
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work required.
Job Setting/Physical Demands
Contact patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Room, offsite settings (e.g., patient home).
Contact with families, significant others, visitors, staff.
Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
May be required to make home visits.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Compensation
Salaried: $37.10 to $60.60 per hour |
Differentials: EVE 10%/NIGHT 12%/WKEND $2.00 P/H
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work‑life balance with generous time off, vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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