Social Worker LCSW

Job Title: Social Worker LCSW

Location: Observation Associates

Department Name: Office Based Addiction Trtment

Req #: 0000260941

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $39.67 – $48.65 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Licensed Clinical Social Workers become part of a purpose-driven environment where compassionate care, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration come together to improve the lives of patients and families. This LCSW role offers opportunities for professional growth, meaningful patient relationships, and a culture committed to innovation, quality, and whole-person care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will provide evidence-based behavioral health services that promote emotional well-being, resilience, and improved health outcomes while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a community where every team member is empowered to make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker may include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychosocial and psychiatric assessments to evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral, and social needs while developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing evidence-based psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, and other clinically appropriate interventions
• Performing psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT screenings, diagnostic assessments, and applying DSM-5 criteria to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
• Monitoring patient progress, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and adjusting care plans based on clinical outcomes and evolving patient needs
• Collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, care managers, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Educating patients and their families on treatment plans, mental health conditions, medications, coping strategies, symptom management, and available community resources
• Maintaining timely, accurate documentation including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, service coding, and clinical communications within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensuring patient confidentiality and safeguarding medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards
• Supporting appropriate levels of behavioral health care through ongoing assessment, coordination, and referral based on patient acuity and clinical needs
• Pursuing continuing education and professional development opportunities to strengthen clinical expertise and remain current with evidence-based behavioral health practices

This role might be for you if:

• Building trusting therapeutic relationships through empathy, compassion, and strong communication is one of your greatest strengths
• You enjoy providing evidence-based psychotherapy while helping patients achieve meaningful progress toward their treatment goals
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is something you value and actively contribute to each day
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment allow you to develop individualized treatment plans that address complex patient needs
• You are highly organized and committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
• Adapting your therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations motivates you
• Continuous learning and professional development are important to your long-term career growth

To be considered for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker opportunity, you are passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare while supporting patients and families through every stage of their care journey.

This position is a full-time outpatient opportunity with a schedule based on departmental needs. The primary shift is a full-time day shift.

You hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution, a current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, and have a minimum of two years of psychotherapy experience. Experience providing evidence-based therapies, conducting psychiatric assessments utilizing DSM-5 criteria, and documenting within an electronic medical record (EMR) system is preferred.