Valley Health System·Paramus, New Jersey
Engage child and adolescent patients and their families to address emotional and behavioral difficulties through counseling and therapy. Coordinate care by communicating effectively with a multidisciplinary team and community resources.
To engage child/adolescent patients and their families with difficulties in emotions and behaviors by identifying problems, promoting strengths, and addressing weakness. To engage in counseling, education and therapy with children/adolescents and their families. To coordinate care and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team and community resources. EDUCATION: Master's degree in social work or equivalent from an accredited program. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience providing family and individual therapy preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: New Jersey Social Work License required. MSW and LCSW required. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to efficiently document using an Electronic Medical/Health Record in a timely manner. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to follow-through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.
Shift: Day (United States of America)
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$39.33 - $49.16 (per hour)
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Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and a valid New Jersey Social Work License (MSW, LSW, or LCSW). Previous experience in family and individual therapy is preferred.
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.
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