Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Bilingual - Newark, NJ

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical social work services in person and virtually. The role includes behavioral health assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and supportive care for patients within a multispecialty medical practice. LCSW collaborates with psychiatric providers and team members to address our patients' emotional, clinical, and social needs while supporting comprehensive patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patients' mental health challenges, strengths, assess risk, recommend a level of care, establish a clinical baseline, and formulate a diagnostic impression.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based techniques.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals to coordinate patient care.
• Assist patients and families with accessing appropriate community resources, social services, and support programs.
• Provide crisis intervention services and appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Educate patients and families regarding available behavioral health services and treatment options.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, professional ethical standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care coordination activities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within the scope of professional licensure.

Education and Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Possess an unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of New Jersey.
• Previous clinical social work experience, preferably within a healthcare or outpatient medical setting.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Effective time management and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Bilingual skills

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within a medical office setting and involves direct patient interaction, collaboration with clinical staff, and routine use of electronic medical records.