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Bancroft
Toms River, New Jersey

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K–$95K

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Job Description

We're Hiring: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLocation: Brick/Toms RiverEmployment Type: Exempt Full Time In Person - 40 hoursDepartment: Adult Brain Injury, Residential and Day Program

Salary: $73,375- $95,000

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques.

Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Position Summary: Provides direct, consultative, and supportive assessment and therapeutic services in psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation therapy to persons served and outpatients to enhance individual potential for learning and to meet the specific rehabilitation needs of persons served.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical social work, case management, and care coordination services in compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment, transition, and discharge plans.

Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as appropriate, using evidence-based practices.

Serve as the primary liaison between individuals served, families, schools, residential programs, community agencies, funding sources, and interdisciplinary team members.

Coordinate and facilitate Individual Service Plan (ISP), Individual Education Plan (IEP), and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to monitor progress and update treatment goals.

Collaborate with clinical, educational, residential, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and successful transitions.

Advocate for individuals served by promoting person-centered care, self-determination, dignity, and access to appropriate services and resources.

Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessments, and regulatory reports in accordance with organizational and licensing requirements.

Communicate regularly with families, guardians, case managers, and community providers regarding treatment progress and discharge planning.

Participate in admissions, discharge planning, case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Respond to crises and emergencies using approved intervention techniques while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Maintain current licensure, required certifications, and continuing education while adhering to ethical standards, confidentiality requirements (HIPAA), and organizational policies.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support program operations and quality care.

Qualifications

Master degree in Social Work with a minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience preferred. Current N.J. Licensure (NJLSW) required and must work to obtain NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensure (NJLCSW). Current NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NJLCSW) preferred. Prior experience working with developmentally-disabled individuals preferred.

EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Bancroft a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Bancroft ranks #8 of 14 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 20% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,934/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.