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Capital Health (US)
Bordentown, New Jersey

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - FT - Day - Behavioral Health Bordentown NJ

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$83k

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Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Pay Range

$63,356.80 - $82,763.20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.

Assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulates and implements appropriate treatment plans. Conducts mental status examinations and formulates DSM V related diagnoses.

Identifies patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaborations with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.

Uses medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures, to include acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects.

Implements treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.

Provides counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.

  • Represents the patient’s needs and rights to providers and community in a variety of settings.
  • Provides crisis intervention and case management as needed.
  • Maintains appropriate charting; document progress notes and treatment plans as required by the clinic protocol and other mandated regulatory agencies; prepares correspondence regarding social evaluation of patient and patient follow-up.
  • Actively participates in clinical team meetings
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
  • One year clinical experience in social work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  • Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e. g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities
  • Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease

This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to patients with diverse backgrounds. They will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain accurate clinical documentation according to regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in social work and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in social work is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentMental Status ExaminationDSM V DiagnosisTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy

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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance