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Advocare
Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Licensed Social Worker LSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K

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Job Description

We are seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide high-quality therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. The LSW will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and supporting clients through evidence-based counseling practices. Clinical supervision will be provided to support professional development and progress toward independent licensure (LCSW).

Requirements

LSW Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual services to clients of diverse backgrounds.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals in collaboration with clients.
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency and licensing standards.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision sessions as required for licensure.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support client progress.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions tailored to client needs.
  • Respond to client crises and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
  • Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
  • Stay current with best practices, ethical standards, and state regulations regarding counseling.

Benefits

  • Clinical supervision provided toward LCSW licensure.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Salary: Potential to make $80,000 with the combination of salary and bonus.
  • Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays with full pay.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): 2 weeks of paid time off annually, available after probationary period.
  • Sick Leave: 1 week of paid sick time per year.
  • Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored health insurance plan with generous employee contribution of $9,600 per contract year.
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K contribution, HSA account.

Requirements

LAC Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Active LSW (Licensed Social Worker) license in New Jersey.
  • Active LSW (Licensed Social Worker) license in Pennsylvania.
  • Eligibility and willingness to participate in clinical supervision provided by the agency.
  • Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.
  • Commitment to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.
  • Previous experience in mental health settings is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality therapeutic services, including assessments and treatment planning, for individuals, families, and groups. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in clinical supervision to support client progress and professional licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical DocumentationCulturally Competent CareCase CoordinationTherapeutic Interventions

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker LSW at Advocare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% 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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Cherry Hill

Typical market rent
$2,300/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Advocare

Medical Practices
Marlton, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical supervision toward LCSW
Flexible scheduling
Paid Holidays
2 weeks PTO
1 week sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance