Temporary Social Worker - Clinician

caa17992-e06e-4af8-ac7e-a8494ddbc623•Trenton, NJ

1d•$36 - $39

About The Position

The Temporary Social Worker 2 provides office- and community-based emotional and behavioral therapy to children ages 3–18 who have experienced trauma or receive services from the Department of Children and Families, and to their families. Services include individual counseling for children, psychoeducation and support for caregivers, and connections to community resources during crises. Sessions may take place in family homes, schools, other suitable community locations, or the CHSofNJ office as determined by the supervisor. The role requires travel to families’ homes and other service locations. The Social Worker documents services and completes assessments, treatment plans, monthly summaries, discharge assessments, meeting information, and billing documentation in the Evolv electronic health record and in accordance with licensing requirements and agency standards. The position also involves coordinating with other providers and agencies, participating in family and treatment meetings and case conferences, assisting with billing issues, and providing information, advocacy, referrals, or court testimony when required. This is a temporary assignment anticipated to last six months, with a flexible and varying schedule that includes evenings and weekends when approved by the supervisor. The position is 35 hours per week. The temporary position is eligible for CHSofNJ benefits, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life/LTD, PTO, and 403(b). Pay is $36.00 per hour for an LSW and $39.00 per hour for an LCSW. The position is available December 1, 2026.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in therapeutic counseling.
Experience in therapeutic counseling related to foster care, trauma, grief, separation and loss, and managing emotional and behavioral issues with children.
Experience working with families as part of the therapeutic process.
Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology, or counseling.
New Jersey LSW required.
Ability to apply training and experience constructively in social work practice, including demonstrated diagnostic and treatment-planning skills.
Willingness to conduct oneself according to professional ethics and interest in increasing skills and knowledge.
Ability to record, organize, and execute assigned duties and work cooperatively with staff, agencies, families, and the community.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to enter work and prepare reports using an electronic health record.
Car and valid driver’s license; travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
LCSW or LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide office- and community-based emotional and behavioral therapy to children ages 3–18 and their families, including individual counseling for children and psychoeducation and support for caregivers.
Travel to families’ homes to provide services; when appropriate, provide services at the child’s school, other suitable community locations, or the CHSofNJ office as determined by the supervisor.
Link families to community-based resources in the event of a crisis.
Document services promptly in the Evolv electronic health record in accordance with licensing requirements and agency standards and practices.
Submit documentation required for fee-for-service billing and assist fiscal staff with troubleshooting, problem solving, and obtaining information or documentation to resolve billing issues.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments, treatment plans, monthly summaries, and discharge assessments thoroughly and promptly in Evolv.
Attend and participate in family team meetings, treatment team meetings, and case conferences when required, and document information from these meetings in Evolv.
Communicate and collaborate with schools, DCPP, Perform-Care, CMO, community behavioral health agencies, and other agencies or service providers involved in client care.
Work with a supervisor to provide written or verbal court testimony related to services when required by subpoena or court order.
Provide information, advocacy, and referrals to children and families for needs outside the program’s treatment scope when required.