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Capital Health (US)
Bordentown, New Jersey

Social Worker MSW Behavioral Health Lead - FT - Day - Behavioral Specialists Bordentown NJ

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K - $88K

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position.

Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Pay Range

$67,225.60 - $87,838.40 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations to formulate DSM-5-TR diagnoses and treatment plans Provide evidence-based counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, groups and families, using advanced expertise in medical/mental health diagnoses, chronic illnesses and medications to meet the needs of a diverse patient population Identify patient strengths, coping skills and needs in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams Deliver immediate crisis intervention services and represent patient rights and needs to providers and the community Maintain accurate medical records, progress notes and treatment plans in accordance with clinic protocols and regulatory agency requirements Monitor patient outcomes and registries to develop workflows and performance initiatives based on quality metrics and best practices Continually review and implement regulatory requirements to ensure all social work services and documentation meet mandatory standards Lead planning meetings, case conferences and care team huddles and provide expert consultation on how psychosocial factors impact patient health and treatment compliance Serve as a primary liaison between outside agencies, hospital departments and the medical team Maximize staff scheduling and assist with the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new clinical social work personnel Meet regularly with LSW and CSW staff to identify and resolve operational issues, providing recommendations to the leadership team Coordinate staff training and performance improvement initiatives to increase clinical awareness of biological, psychological and social issues Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Master of Social Work (MSW) required.

Five years of independent clinical social work experience in a mental health or hospital-based setting performing medical crisis counseling and discharge planning. At least two years must also include developing, implementing and coordinating clinical programs and patient support services.

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Licensed Clinical Social Worker required PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e. g., stairs or ladders), Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs.

Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare.

Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits

Key Responsibilities

The role involves conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, formulating diagnoses, and providing evidence-based counseling to diverse patients, while also leading planning meetings and serving as a primary liaison between agencies and the medical team. Additionally, the lead will maximize staff scheduling, assist with hiring, and coordinate training initiatives to improve clinical awareness.

Requirements

A Master of Social Work (MSW) is required, along with five years of independent clinical social work experience in a mental health or hospital setting, including medical crisis counseling and discharge planning. Candidates must also possess at least two years of experience developing and coordinating clinical programs and hold an AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningMedical Records MaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

In New Jersey, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (32 salary observations; 61 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (1,119 salary observations; 3,157 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 19 employers

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<$90k
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$110k-130k
3
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1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
CME allowance
16%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bordentown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$437k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,428/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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.

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 Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription Drug Coverage
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance