Middlesex County·Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Provide psychiatric and social work services to clients through interviews, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation for individuals with psychiatric conditions.
Overview The George J.
Otlowski, Sr.
Center for Mental Health Care is seeking a full-time Bilingual Psychiatric Social Worker to join our outpatient program in Perth Amboy, NJ.
As one of the largest outpatient behavioral health centers in Middlesex County, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and co-occurring disorders.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers care through a comprehensive, individualized treatment approach that emphasizes recovery, rehabilitation, and realistic therapeutic goals tailored to each client’s needs.
The center’s diverse and collaborative staff includes a medical director, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, social workers, social work interns, interpreters, and support personnel — all working together to support our community’s mental health and wellness.
Under supervision performs work involved in providing psychiatric and social work services for clients; does related work as required, including, but not limited to the following: Interviews clients and confers with families, representatives of the public and private agencies, schools, and police departments, and other interested persons, and obtains significant social, psychological, psychiatric, and other data needed for diagnosis and treatment. Prepares complete, concise, accurate, and informative histories of clients incorporating pertinent information supplied by outside agencies. Provides explanations of services and facilities to clients and their families and to social workers, teachers, judges, and/or other interested persons. Interprets recommendations of staff to patients and their families, social workers, teachers, and other interested persons. Provides guidance and assistance to persons in need of psychiatric care and counseling and who may be antagonistic or afraid. Provides assistance to patients who need help in making satisfactory adjustments. Prepares psychiatric and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
Bilingual - Spanish and English Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work preferred. Appointees must possess the credential of Licensed Social Worker, (LSW) issued by the N.J. State Board of Social Work Examiners. Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check. NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
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Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English and hold a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential from the N.J. State Board of Social Work Examiners. A Master's degree in Social Work is preferred, and NJ residency is required by state statute.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.