CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

The Licensed Clinician is responsible for assessing, counseling, intervening, implementing and educating the patient, family/significant others to facilitate movement throughout the continuum of care.

Makes psychosocial assessments appropriate to patient’s age and diagnoses.

• Appropriately prioritizes cases according to assessed needs.
• Written assessments completed within 24 hours of assessment.
• Documented assessment demonstrates understanding of patient’s functional status and psychosocial situation.
• Assessments are completed based on information obtained from patients, families/significant others, staff and interdisciplinary rounds as needed.
• Assessment prepares for the possibility of changes in the patient’s condition/status.
• Assessments are updated as new information is obtained.

Provides supportive counseling to patients and families

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of counseling interventions through active participation in supervision.
• Functions as liaison between family and treatment teams.
• Interprets psychosocial information to members of the health care team.
• Communicates psychosocial needs as appropriate for the continuum of care.
• Utilizes group process to enhance coping skills.
• Maintains knowledge base of current resources available and updates appropriately.

Coordinates case management services.

• Collaborates with patient, family and other team members to coordinate services.
• Serves as a resource for community services.
• Provides assistance in obtaining alternative living situations when needed.
• Works with health care team, patient/family and community agencies in order to facilitate efficient utilization of resources.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with health and social service agencies.
• Provides timely documentation of discharge planning activities in the medical record.
• Educates patients, family/significant others regarding options for discharge to include what is available and what has been arranged.

Documents appropriately

• Documents comprehensive assessment findings and plan of care in chart, computer-based system and in interdisciplinary plan of care/critical pathway for all referred patients.
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Full Time Day Shift Flex 

Monday thru Friday

• Master’s Degree required in Counseling, Social Work, or Related Field

• 2-4 yrs (required)

• NJ LSW required; NJ LCADC preferred for all Addiction programs.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required for programs that include in-home visits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.