Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Listed compensation
$80k-$95k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.
About Christian Health
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.
Why Join Our TeamJoin an award-winning workplace. Named one of NJBIZ’s 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, Christian Health offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
Across our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our Livewell Counseling team. LiveWell Counseling offers evidence-based outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. Our services include psychotherapy, relationship therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), ADHD counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and group therapy.
The Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Workers will assess and treat individuals of all ages with a variety of challenges and needs. Treatment may involve working on personal issues, goals, and problem solving strategies. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.
Competencies
- Recommends therapeutic interventions that are appropriate and brings about desired results.
- Prepares/updates treatment plan on an individualized basis.
- Gathers intimate historical information about a patient and evaluates the mental status of an individual, couple or family.
- Executes mental status of client and determines and documents attainable goals.
- Performs charting and documentation of all care provided.
- Maintains adequate recordings on clients charts on timely basis.
- Meets with clients and/or their family members for psychotherapy.
- The individual is competent to care for patients in the following age groups: child/adolescent (ages 3 - 18), adult (ages 19 - 64) and geriatric (ages 65+).
- Consults with various staff members, as needed.
- Attends and participates in weekly clinical/administrative staff meetings.
- Completes discharge summary on a timely basis.
- Schedule: Full-time, 10am-6pm, Monday - Friday.
- Education: MSW and LCSW required.
- Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:
- Discounted health insurance
- Dental Program
- Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
- 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
- Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Benefit plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Child Day Care Center on campus
- Gift shop on campus
- Free onsite parking on campus
- Free meals for all employees
- Pay differentials
- Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
- Access to earned wages prior to payday
Qualifications/Requirements
Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Qualifications
- MSW and LCSW required.
- Clinical experience in a supervised setting necessary; prefer experience in team and/or interdisciplinary approach.
- Post graduate experience preferred.
Experience treating clients and families struggling with Substance Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder also preferred.
Additional candidates with experience working with the developmentally disabled population also encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.
christianhealthnj.org
- Min
- USD $80,000.00/Yr.
- Max
- USD $95,000.00/Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker will assess and treat individuals of all ages by providing evidence-based mental health services including psychotherapy and group therapy. They are responsible for preparing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and participating in staff meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Christian Health Care Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in New Jersey | 197 active | 7,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment197 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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