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We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

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Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Social Worker to join Ramapo Ridge (RRBH).  RRBH is a 58-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). Our behavioral hospital serves adults from 18 years of age through the senior years. RRBH includes a general adult psychiatric division treating adults of all ages with various mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and others. Our geriatric division is a locked, safe and secure newly renovated wing that specializes in various forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and a host of additional mental health diagnosis.  

The Social Worker is primarily responsible for the provision of group therapy to support the Ramapo Ridge psychiatric program. These responsibilities include: leading groups, ensuring groups remain evidence-based and current, developing and implementing groups based on patient population, providing coverage for groups as needed and all aspects of required regulatory and accrediting agency documentation. Other responsibilities as directed by Director of Social Services, and Director of Ramapo Ridge may include: concrete case management and the provision of evidence-based clinical services (individual, group and family therapeutic, supportive and educational services) to psychiatric patients and their families, completing psychosocial assessments, attending team meetings and discharge planning as needed. The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: adult (ages 18 - 64), and geriatric (ages 65 +). Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies:

Education: MSW from an Accredited School of Social Work, LSW required.

Licensure: Current valid New Jersey Licensed Social Work (LSW) required. 

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 (one) year experience in an acute psychiatric setting including a psychiatric inpatient hospital or partial hospital/intensive outpatient program is preferred.
• Must be licensed by the State of New Jersey (LSW).
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers