Job Title: Social Worker LCSW
Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department Name: Behavioral Health Morristown
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $84,000.00 - $103,168.00 per year
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), Outpatient - RWJBarnabas HealthA typical day for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker may include:- Providing client-focused, evidence-based care to diverse individuals and their support systems to maximize health, well-being, functionality, and resiliency
- Providing a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes related to the presenting problem
- Engaging with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care
- Supporting, delivering, and/or coordinating the appropriate level of care based on patient acuity
- Conducting psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT, and motivational interviews and utilizing diagnostic criteria based on the DSM-5
- Educating patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance overall health
- Completing written evaluations, medical record communications, progress notes, and service coding utilizing the EMR system
- Providing brief psychotherapy utilizing principles of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and/or supportive therapy as needed
- Measuring progress and effectiveness of treatment and adjusting the care plan as needed
- Maintaining confidentiality of patients' treatment and records in accordance with HIPAA
- Collaborating with other health care providers, internally and externally, as well as community and social service organizations
- Pursuing ongoing professional development and seeking opportunities to develop further as a clinician
This role might be for you if:- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- You value collaborative teamwork, transparency, mutual respect, and a shared passion for excellence and innovation
- You are able to plan, organize, and prioritize daily tasks while working with minimal supervision
- You demonstrate strong clinical judgment and a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
- Providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive patient experience are important to you
- Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities while maintaining professionalism
To be considered for this Licensed Clinical Social Worker opportunity:- This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00am - 4:30pm, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining a work-life balance.
- A Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by CSWE and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a current New Jersey license is required
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in psychotherapy practice is required
- 6 months of experience in an outpatient setting is preferred
