Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Outpatient Behavioral Health - Physician Practice

This Social Work position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Behavioral Health Treatment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Documentation, Licensure Regulations, Evidence-Based Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops and reviews treatment plans, and delivers effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients using various modalities. They also manage case management services, assess SDOH, and collaborate on...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits, Shift Differentials. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.