Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker/Outpatient Therapist

Middlesex County; William Dunlap Homes (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

On-site wellness coaches

Health and dental insurance

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday

Job summary

The George J. Otlowski, Sr. Center for Mental Health Care in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a full-time Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker for our outpatient program. The role requires bilingual Spanish/English abilities and a Master’s degree in Social Work, with NJ residency mandated by statute.

The position offers competitive benefits, a pension plan, and on-site wellness resources. The center emphasizes recovery, individualized treatment, and collaboration among a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English required.
• Master's degree in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews clients and confers with families and agencies to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepares complete histories and reports.
• Provides explanations of services and referrals to clients and families.
• Maintains records and files.

Skills

Bilingual - Spanish and English

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

The George J. Otlowski, Sr. Center for Mental Health Care is seeking a full-time Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker to join our outpatient program in Perth Amboy, NJ. As one of the largest outpatient behavioral health centers in Middlesex County, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and co-occurring disorders.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers care through a comprehensive, individualized treatment approach that emphasizes recovery, rehabilitation, and realistic therapeutic goals tailored to each client’s needs.

The center’s diverse and collaborative staff includes a medical director, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, social workers, social work interns, interpreters, and support personnel — all working together to support our community’s mental health and wellness.

Responsibilities

Under supervision performs work involved in providing psychiatric and social work services for clients; does related work as required, including, but not limited to the following:

• Interviews clients and confers with families, representatives of the public and private agencies, schools, and police departments, and other interested persons, and obtains significant social, psychological, psychiatric, and other data needed for diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepares complete, concise, accurate, and informative histories of clients incorporating pertinent information supplied by outside agencies.
• Provides explanations of services and facilities to clients and their families and to social workers, teachers, judges, and/or other interested persons.
• Interprets recommendations of staff to patients and their families, social workers, teachers, and other interested persons.
• Provides guidance and assistance to persons in need of psychiatric care and counseling and who may be antagonistic or afraid.
• Provides assistance to patients who need help in making satisfactory adjustments.
• Prepares psychiatric and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

Qualifications

• Bilingual - Spanish and English
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work preferred.
• Appointees must possess the credential of Licensed Social Worker, (LSW) issued by the N.J. State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is:

• $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• competitive benefits and a workplace that values well-being and balance
• pension plan
• on-site wellness coaches
• health and dental insurance
• generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave

Build your future while helping shape the future of your community. At Middlesex County, we’re committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits and a workplace that values well-being and balance. Middlesex County is proud to provide the resources, support, and flexibility employees need to thrive both professionally and personally.

You can build your own future while helping to build the future of your community. With competitive benefits, including a pension plan, on-site wellness coaches, and health and dental insurance, Middlesex County offers the support employees need. The County also promotes a healthy work-life balance with generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

Middlesex County is the most diverse county in New Jersey, and our employees reflect the dynamic energy of the County. We have locations throughout the County, from our downtown New Brunswick offices to our healthcare facilities and our parks system. No matter your interests and skills, there’s a place for you in Middlesex County. Build your career and your community.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.