Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Community Options, Inc.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hamilton, NJ to apply best social work practices in a community-based setting. You will screen medical records, conduct interviews, set treatment goals, and coordinate services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The role requires an MSW with NJ LSW licensure and at least two years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits and career growth are offered. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
• Must hold LSW license in New Jersey.
• Minimum two years’ experience with children and families.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data.
• Commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges.
• Background checks and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders and behavioral issues.
• Coordinate social service activities with area resources.
• Assess and plan social needs for youth and families.
• Develop social service programs and resources.
• Advise staff on social aspects of procedures and policies.
• Comply with CRMC policies.
• Participate in IDT and ISP development.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Data interpretation

Assessment skills

Interviewing

Community-based practice

Education

MSW (Master’s in Social Work)

Job description

Community Options, Inc.

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a skilledFull-TimeLicensed Clinical Social Worker in Hamilton, NJ. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services. This position is primarily located in Rockville, MD.

Starting pay is $75,000/per year

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances
• Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities
• Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families
• Develop social service programs and resources
• Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff
• Comply with CRMC policies
• Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
• Must be a LSW in the state of New Jersey
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families
• Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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