LCSW/Social Worker

We are looking for a compassionate social worker to help serve the communities that we have a presence in by assisting our clients that are affected by issues such as neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and parental substance abuse.

A key to succeeding in this role is the ability to stay calm and empathize with clients when they are upset. You should also be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE LCSW or LSW TO APPLY. LIST YOUR LIC # ON YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OTHERWISE.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Providing outpatient therapy to clients.
• Getting clients involved in beneficial activities.
• Assessing clients and gathering relevant information.
• Offering information and supporting clients and their families.
• Contacting and making referrals to other agencies and services.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
• Participating in training, supervision, and meetings.
• Watch for signs of child abuse.
• Provide crisis intervention.

Social Worker Requirements:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Fully Licensed for independent work in the State of NJ - LCSW
• Experience working with clients that are affected by issues including neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and parental substance abuse.
• Ability to give full attention to what social service clients are saying, understand the points being made, ask questions, and not interrupt inappropriately.
• Awareness of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability to judge the relative costs and benefits of potential social service and health care actions and choose the most appropriate one.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Proficient in word, excel, outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to stay calm and empathize with clients when they are upset.
• Licensed clinical social worker.
• Able to develop a treatment plan.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• A supportive team environment.
• Collaboration.
• Gym access.
• Groups.
• Supervision.
• Flexible schedule.
• Training.
• Company email/phone number.
• Equipment such as a computer.
• Billing.
• Admin support.
• Credentialling under our group, and more.

About The Mental Mediator:

We are a well-established and growing private practice serving the local community with mental health. Our patients include military (all types), children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. At The Mental Mediator, we work closely together to treat the individual and their families.