Social Worker MSW

Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health Adult OP

Req #: 0000262821

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $80,017.60 - $98,696.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Social Worker MSW – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Social Work teams work collaboratively to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical assessments and comprehensive treatment planning when our communities need it most. The Social Worker MSW utilizes advanced clinical training to provide initial psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and individualized treatment planning. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team of therapists, physicians, and medical providers, this role facilitates holistic treatment coordination and care continuity.

A typical day for a Social Worker may include:

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate clients' mental health, social needs, and support systems.
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• Facilitate structured, clinical, and skill-based groups for mental health patients, focusing closely on community resources and transition planning.
• Author accurate, thorough medical records and behavioral health documentation that strictly meet internal policy guidelines, regulatory standards, and departmental submission deadlines.
• Create, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored to client goals and clinical diagnoses.
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• Deliver individual, group, or family counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT).
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• Respond immediately to mental health crises, assessing for risk of self-harm or harm to others, and executing safety plans.
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• Partner actively with physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and community case managers to design and execute integrated, comprehensive care plans.
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• Attend specialized in-service education, participate in mandatory ongoing training, and actively help plan or prepare professional development content when required by leadership.

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about holistic care: You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments working alongside doctors, nurses, and therapists to treat the whole patient.
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• You excel in fast-paced environments: You are highly organized, comfortable managing strict documentation deadlines, and can handle mental health crises with composure and empathy.
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• You love community connection & group work: You enjoy facilitating therapeutic groups and take pride in helping patients navigate complex local resources for smooth transition planning.
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• You want to grow your clinical skills: You are eager to utilize evidence-based modalities (like CBT and DBT) and participate in robust professional development opportunities.

To be considered for this Social Worker MSW opportunity, you will have:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Valid Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license in the State of New Jersey required OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• 1–2 years of experience working with individuals with severe or persistent mental health and behavioral health issues preferred.
• Proven experience in crisis de-escalation, maintaining professional boundaries, managing behavioral health documentation, and multidisciplinary communication.
• Deep knowledge of local community resources and prior experience running therapeutic or structured skill-based groups are highly preferred.
• Scheduling Requirements: Full Time, Day position, 40 hours per week.