Licensed Clinical Social Worker-School Based

The First Children School in Hudson County NJ is looking for a LCSW to join our staff. This position would involve collaborating with youth and families to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans, offering individual and group therapy, providing clinical consultation, and ensuring timely documentation. The clinician must possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.  

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide intensive clinical services to youth and adolescents in the school setting.
2. Develop and implement individualized, strengths-based service plans.
3. Offer various modalities of individual therapy.
4. Facilitate group counseling sessions.
5. Provide clinical consultation, evaluations, and make referrals to other services.
6. Complete and submit records and reports in a timely manner.
7. Ensure care aligns with policies, procedures, and regulations.
8. Participate in supervision and professional development.
9. Maintain regular attendance, submit accurate timesheets, and adhere to company policies.
10. Perform other assigned duties.

Environment and Demands:

1. Environment:
• Work in a school-based setting, including classrooms, offices, and occasional home visits.
2. Essential Physical Demands:
• Requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Involves physical interaction with students exhibiting difficulty controlling behavior.

Education and Experience:

1. Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or related field.
2. Clinical License required (LPC or LCSW)
3. Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 4-21).
4. Preferred: 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities and in a school setting.
5. Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergencies.

What we have to offer you: 

• Exceptional Company Culture

• Competitive salary 
• PTO and paid holidays. 
• Advancement Opportunities 
• Company Provided Health Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, and much more! 
• 401K
• Tuition assistance, earn certificates and CEUs via our participating university  
• Employee Discount Program through ADP (LifeMart) 
• Employee Referral Bonuses Plan 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)