Licensed Social Worker LSW
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
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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