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Per Diem Social Worker 

Description

Job Title : Per Diem Social Worker

Department : School Based Services

 

Summary of Position - Provides in-class therapeutic services in the form of counseling, case management, respite services, and crisis intervention. Maintains accurate and timely records for each case and assures departmental goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally.

Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Includes the following and other duties may be assigned:

  • Establishes leadership and support in the program
  • Provides counseling services to individuals, groups and family, case management, respite services and crisis intervention
  • Works with identified students across the school or school district
  • Works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective establishment and maintenance of the behavior management program
  • Provides support to students, teachers, staff members, and parents for the purpose of maintaining consistency in care
  • Communicates observations to supervisor or designee
  • Provides interventions and information to the classroom staff and parents, as assigned
  • Provides crisis intervention and supportive interventions, including case management, linkage to community resources, and provides care coordination of service delivery
  • Assists in increasing success in the overall objective of the program
  • Facilitates school or district wide risk assessments (clearances), as needed
  • Completes all documentation (e.g. comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, clearances, therapy, and contact notes) in the time frame required as per policy. Documents services on a timely basis with all entries authenticated and time/dated
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

  • Must possess a Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline from an accredited college or university, experience in mental health, experience working in a school setting. Must have ability to respond to clients for crisis intervention
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem  
Shift Days  
Location Fairlawn Mental Health Center  
About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness.





Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups.





For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.  
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This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CarePlusNJInc.appone.com



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