Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Maywood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Expect DBT/ERP–informed care within a multidisciplinary team, delivering individual, family, and group therapies while coordinating with providers.

The position is hybrid, with 1–2 days of virtual work and the remainder in person, offering opportunities to support diverse behavioral health needs across the hospital network.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker required.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using multiple modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver individual, family, and group treatment and conduct diagnostic evaluations.
• Collaborate with referring providers to support youth across acuity levels.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

MSW

LCSW license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Also provides psychological/social interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The ideal candidate will have expertise in evidence-based treatment (e.g., ERP, CBT) of anxiety and related disorders as well as certification in DBT or experience in comprehensive DBT. The LCSW will deliver individual, family, and group treatment, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and referring providers to support youth across a range of presenting concerns and acuity levels.

This position is hybrid, 1-2 days virtual and the rest is in person.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, its application in a variety of settings, as well as knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent follow through and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Ability to provide guidance/mentorship to other team members.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.