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Community Options
Hamilton, New Jersey

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k

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Job Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a skilled Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hamilton, NJ. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services. This position is primarily located in Rockville, MD.

Starting pay is $75,000/per year

Responsibilities

  • Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances
  • Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities
  • Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families
  • Develop social service programs and resources
  • Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff

Comply with CRMC Policies

Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities May Be Assigned

Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
  • Must be a LSW in the state of New Jersey
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
  • Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
  • Great coworkers/team that support you!

University Partnerships That Include Tuition Reduction

  • Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
  • Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a valid LSW license in the state of New Jersey. A minimum of two years of experience working with children and families is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Case ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionData CollectionData InterpretationInter-Disciplinary Team CollaborationAssessmentBehavioral SupportEmotional SupportDocumentationLiaison Services

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 22% have no call, 50% 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 Community Options

Non-profit Organizations
Princeton, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
University partnerships that include tuition reduction