Job Location : Ridgewood,NJ, USA
Substance Abuse Coordinator MSW, Recovery and WellnessMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Full Time Day
POSITION SUMMARY:Maintain oversight over the substance abuse counseling services provided in the Recovery and Wellness medical detox unit. Maintain oversight over a specified panel of substance-use disorder patients that range in health status/severity high risk psycho social and clinical needs. Coordinate and facilitate high risk substance-use disorder patient's care through the Valley Health Care System as it relates to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and transition of patients care between healthcare organizations and community providers, ensuring the continuation of safe, and quality care for patients at all settings. Operates systemically to best navigate and problem solve patient needs. This role will also be responsible for collaborating on the following:
EDUCATION:Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program. Licensed Clinical Social Worker required.
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five years of experience in addiction services and be certified as a clinical supervisor or is an LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
SPECIAL SKILLS:Substance Abuse and Counseling Social worker adept at handling complex cases that involve a wide range of needs relating to social, economic, behavioral and disposition challenges. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively within the health system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members. Ability to utilize time management skills and to set priorities, perform job-related responsibilities, respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively to problem solve and provide quality continuum care services.
Area of Talent: Professional Clinical
Organization: The Valley Hospital
Department: VH RECOVERY & WELLNESS UNIT
Shift: Day
Full Time
Schedule: 40/week
Location: United States
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