Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social WorkerPosition: Clinical Social WorkerSalary: $75,000+/annuallyLocation:South Orange, NJJob PurposeA CSW at our practice provides interventions to remove psychosocialbarriers to health and wellness. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, theclient/family, the Case Manager, the Daily Living Skill Counselor, and community liaisons toassure clients’ psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed whereverpossible. Advocate for and empower clients to maintain a level of control over theirhealth and wellness and daily life.Essential Functions• Provide clinical services to clients that are specific, measurable and are providedbased upon intervention plans and action steps. Provide psychosocial counselingto clients• Provide close monitoring of clients through follow-up contacts and coordinateservices with other providers as necessary• Provide crisis intervention; assess and coordinate protective service issues.• Ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and accuratemanner, including all progress notes, treatment plans, and treatment plan reviewsincluding any assessments• Advocate for and empower clients to maintain a level of control over their health and wellness and daily living skills• Establish short and long terms goals for clients• Provide and maintain educational materials• Maintain medical records and all other care-related documentation• Complete all competency-based training, both internal and external, to qualify foror maintain licensureCompetencies1. Decision Making2. Client Focused3. Collaboration Skills4. Results Driven5. Confidentiality6. Communication Proficiency7. Technical Capacity8. Teamwork Orientation.9. Thoroughness10. FlexibilityCommitment to Core Value• Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines.• Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:A. treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age andculturally-appropriate mannerB. a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; andC. establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactionsOther Responsibilities• Excellent documentation skills• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster community partnerships andrelationships with people across a spectrum of intellectual and developmentaldisabilities• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond quickly to crises andemergencies; ability to prevent or minimize crises• Conflict resolution skills.• Must be open to working flexible hours when required• Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain aa comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Educational Requirements/ Credentialing:• Must be contracted and credentialed with Insurance Companies/ Managed Care OrganizationsWork Experience Requirement:• Two years or more working with developmental and learning-disabled adultsSkills/Abilities• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster community partnerships andrelationships with people across a spectrum of intellectual and developmentaldisabilities• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond quickly to crises andemergencies; ability to prevent or minimize crises• Conflict resolution skills• Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Word, ExcelPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:• Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5 pm when requiredSpecial Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements - Working EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.• Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5 pm when required.• Must hold a high school diploma• Valid New Jersey driver's license is required• Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification• Successful clearance of NJ background check• Successful clearance of Drug Screening• Has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and is in good standing in order to bill Medicaid for Support and Community Care Waiver (CCW) Services and CDSCompensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Per Year

Created: 2025-11-21