Social Worker 1, Psychiatric

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Job Description:

Under the limited supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or other supervisory official in the Department of Health or the Department of Human Services, performs varied types of tasks in aiding children and adults to make satisfactory social and emotional adjustments; does other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in social case work, involving responsibility for gathering and analyzing social information from clients, the determination of their needs, and the planning and administration of treatment plans geared toward the needs of the individual clients.

LICENSE:

Registration as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey. Applicants may be in the process as long as there is evidence of a passing score on licensure exam and that the application has been submitted. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework
• + • Alternate Work Week Program•++ •Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program. ++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME)

SAME APPLICANTS

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:

CSC-SAME

@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with

N.J.S.A. 52

14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. Authorization to

Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note:

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill Skill Level Required / Desired Be a collaborative team player who has proficient verbal and written communication skills, attention Default Desired

Job Details:

Job ID JOB0002751 Number of positions 4 Job Type Classified Competitive Minimum Education requirement Master's Degree Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Program Social Workers Location Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Scope of eligibility Applicants who Meet the Requirements Salary USD $61510.13 to $89809.93 per Year Salary Range P20