clinical manager/administrator - Paramus, United States - Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

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Job Description

Job Description

This position is for an LCSW, Clinical Manager, Administrative/Non-Union. FT Day Shift 8AM-430PM.
Description
Leads the planning process for developing and implementing a comprehensive program for patients and families served throughout the department.
Works closely with the Inpatient Services Directors, Nursing leadership to effectuate the discharge planning and utilization management processes.
Select, hires and supervises program staff, initiates disciplinary action. Including terminations; carries out annual performance appraisal of employees, recommending promotions, etc.
Orients and trains new employees in departmental operations. 1,3 Serves as liaison with professional and lay group
Coordinates field instruction for social work and counseling students.

Provides ongoing clinical supervision and training opportunities for social work staff to ensure the provision of appropriate patient services and required skills required for the positions in the department.

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Provides direct treatment services to patients utilizing modalities (individual, group, family, crisis intervention) which appropriately address the needs and treatment goals of patients.

Performs psychodynamic assessments, and formulates diagnostic impressions and recommendations for treatment.

Provides case management services as needed to ensure treatment plan is being followed and to assist patients in accessing health, mental health, supportive and concrete services.

Develops discharge care plans (suggests appropriate community resources) and actively participates in effecting the plans.

Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families; communicate clinical issues to other staff members.

Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences and makes recommendations regarding the needs of the patient.

Provides consultative services to Department of Psychiatry, Medical Center and school and other agency staff regarding appropriate interventions for the patient population.

Represents the discipline and department to the Medical Center and other agencies throughout the NJ region.
Expediently responds to and resolves problems relative to services and patient care issues.
Participates on performance improvement projects within Behavioral Health Services and participates in PI initiatives on other levels, as needed.
Fulfills all reporting and documentation requirements on a timely and accurate basis.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Customer Service:
respect, flexibility, knowledge, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES
Works in a collegial relationship with other staff to optimize operational and clinical effectiveness. Performs other related clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the Director.
Enhances professional growth by attending in-services and educational programs. Participates in departmental meetings and other activities.
Serves on Medical Center committees and external committees as required.

Education:
Masters of Social Work from an accredited school. Current licensure as an LCSW and possesses a Clinical Supervision Certificate.
Minimum of 3 years post-master's degree in a psychiatric setting with emphasis on the serious and persistent mentally ill.
Minimum of 1 years as an

administrative/clinical

supervisor .

Company Description Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ.

Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the medical center has grown to become both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation.

A safety net facility, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, renamed in October 2017, provides high-quality comprehensive services including long term care, behavioral health care, substance abuse treatment, and acute care to the greater Bergen County community.

The medical center, including its Long Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

With 323 behavioral health beds and 84 medical detox beds, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for those in need of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment.

Please apply on our website:
Company Description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ.

Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the medical center has grown to become both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicly-owned hospital in the nation.

\r\rA safety net facility, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, renamed in October 2017, provides high-quality comprehensive services including long term care, behavioral health care, substance abuse treatment, and acute care to the greater Bergen County community.

The medical center, including its Long Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

With 323 behavioral health beds and 84 medical detox beds, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for those in need of behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment.

\r\rPlease apply on our website:

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