Careers

Date Posted: September 29, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: The School of Social Work mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.

The Institute for Families (IFF) at the Rutgers University School of Social Work exists to advance the professional practices and knowledge base of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. IFF leads a portfolio of $21M in training, technical assistance and applied research services that increase the capacity of child welfare and human service systems to create brighter futures for youth and the adults who care for them. The team at IFF represents a multi-disciplinary community of professionals committed to innovative, evidence-based and culturally responsive programming, equitable and inclusive practices, accountability and continuous quality improvement, and transparent, responsive engagement with our stakeholders. The work of IFF is supported by a staff of 80+ full-time and part-time employees, and more than 100 consulting subject matter experts.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Program Administrator Supervisor for the Institute for Families at the School of Social Work. Consistent with IFF’s mission, this position will oversee a team of full-time and/or per diem trainers educating professionals who support family members across the state.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides ongoing recruitment, supervision and coaching of trainers assigned to in-person and web-based courses for professionals working in New Jersey’s child support system.
• Provides direct training services according to program needs.
• Performs individual and group coaching sessions to enhance trainers’ skills and introduce tools and activities that maximize learner engagement and acquisition of knowledge and skills through methods that include technical assistance sessions, 1on1 supervision, and coordination of certification and train-the-trainer events.
• Supervises a team that may include full-time trainers and per diem trainers.

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Training, Human Resources, Public/Business Administration, Child Development, or Communications.
• Five (5) years of facilitative training experience with adult learners.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Expertise in competencies supporting professional presentation skills.
• Experience with a variety of engaging and interactive instructional strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong group processing skills.
• Knowledge of classroom management and transfer of learning strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel across the state to deliver or support instructional services.

Salary Range: $82,166 to a maximum of $92,500 is budgeted for this position.

Application Process: Apply online: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260320

Date Posted: April 18, 2025

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Description: The Institute for Families at Rutgers School of Social Work seeks experienced per diem trainers to educate human service, early childhood and child welfare professionals. Instructors facilitate a variety of professional development topics aligned with their subject matter expertise and qualifications. Sessions are conducted both online and in person, using established curricula and pre-defined learning materials. Training sessions range from two to six hours and may be offered as single- or multi-day events. The frequency of assignments varies based on workforce needs across the state. Sessions typically occur during business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Training, Human Resources, Public/Business Administration, Child Development, Communications, or related discipline appropriate to training being conducted. Master’s degree preferred. Computer proficiency and high level of comfort with presentation software and use of learning.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expertise in either child welfare, child support OR early childhood education as demonstrated by at least five years’ experience working in the field, knowledge of applicable practice models, and/or fluency in the policies, legislation, and workforce systems supporting families and children.

Application Process: Apply online: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/248730

Date Posted: April 18, 2025

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Description: The Institute for Families at the Rutgers School of Social Work seeks experienced Instructional Designer consultants for occasional, project-based work. This position will develop engaging, learner-centered courses, modules, and materials for professionals in early childhood, child welfare, and human services. Content will support a variety of learning experiences, including classroom-based instruction, synchronous remote learning, blended/hybrid formats, self-paced e-learning, microlearning, videos, and job aids. This role may also involve converting existing in-person course content for delivery on various online platforms. Instructional Designers collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to ensure all work aligns with the Institute’s mission, project goals, and established timelines. Candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of adult learning principles and relevant technologies. Proficiency with rapid authoring tools is required; experience working with child- and family-serving professionals is preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a bachelors degree in instructional design, curriculum/ instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field and five years of experience in instructional design.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires a bachelors degree in instructional design, curriculum/ instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field and five years of experience in instructional design. Requires in-depth knowledge of learning and instructional theories and their applications as well as emerging technologies. Requires proficiency in one or more eLearning rapid authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.) as well as proficiency in video and audio editing tools (e.g., Camtasia, Audacity, Power Director, etc.). Must have the ability to assist with faciliation of focus groups and present instructional materials to the IFF team and stakeholders, effectively communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience, and establish cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and SMEs. Requires ability to develop learning objects that are compatible with specifications of learning management systems—including Canvas and eCollege—and troubleshoot issues in compatibility. Requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to work with staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the use of technology in a variety of learning capacities. Requires open, timely, and consistent communication with the supervisor; and the ability to escalate issues in a timely fashion. Requires ability to produce, test, and troubleshoot SCORM compliant materials.

• The position requires the regular use of a computer and expertise with the following software: Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
• Must also be proficient in at least one course authoring tool such as Articulate Storyline 360 or Adobe Captivate.
• Must be familiar with instructional technology AV and recording equipment as well as multimedia editing tools such as Camtasia, Audacity, Ocenaudio, Power Director, etc.

Application Process: Apply online: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/248734

Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Company Name: Smile and Get Well, An IIC Agency

Description: Currently recruiting social workers who have recently graduated or are planning to graduate soon and are working toward obtaining their LSW or LCSW licensure. This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking to begin their professional journey in a supportive and rewarding clinical environment.

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please contact Elaria Ghabras at smileandgetwell@gmail.com or 973-444-6611.

Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Company Name: Community Services Group (CSG)

Browse open positions here:  https://csgonline.org/careers/

Date Posted: October 10, 2025

Company Name: Vcare Adult Day Care Center 

Location: Piscataway, NJ

Description: All social workers shall be licensed or certified by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners.

A social worker shall provide social work services in the facility for at least 30 minutes per week per client, calculated on the basis of the daily census. A Social Worker will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Check client’s eligibility for admission in Adult Day Care facility.
• Interview the client and caregiver to obtain a social assessment and evaluation of needs and problems. Complete all admission paperwork, including social service and home assessment.
• Provide or arrange for individual, family and group counseling in reference to psychological, social, financial, legal, vocational, and educational needs of the client;
• Coordinate participant’s care plans with other community resources;
• Assist clients obtain and work on issues related to their Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SS, housing, food stamp, lifeline services, homecare services and other State and Federal programs.
• Complete Quarterly Assessment for all clients and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, evaluations and clinical notes;
•  Provide in-service training to staff on participant/ caregiver psychosocial needs;
•  Participate in the facility’s quality improvement program;
•  Coordinate discharge planning for participants.
• Maintain admission and discharge record.

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please email: vcareadcmgmt@gmail.com

Date Posted: October 9, 2025

Company Name: Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ)

Status: Full-time and part-time

Location: Virtual and In-Person (Metuchen, Bloomfield, Cranford; NJ)

Description: Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey has served the community for 12 years, providing dynamic psychological services for all age groups.  We are seeking a passionate child & adolescent focused clinician. The perfect candidate will hold a NJ license and share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality psychological services.  

We are in need of therapists to treat children/adolescents at our Bloomfield, Cranford, and Metuchen locations for in person and virtual sessions, who are available to work late afternoons into the evening and some weekend hours. The hours of the position vary depending on employment status. FT requires a minimum of 20-25 client hours per week. PT requires a minimum of 10-12 client hours per week.  ITI-NJ strives to lower the administrative aspects of providing care to the absolute minimum, to allow our clinicians to have more time to focus on what they love - serving clients! Our dedicated and supportive intake staff handles billing, client screening, and matching. Morale is extremely important to us and we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Details: 

• Hourly pay structure PLUS bonus plans
• Flexible scheduling
• 401k (not matched) 
• NJ Sick Time
• Group Supervision is offered weekly to all clinicians
• Beautiful offices with modern décor!

Requirements:

• FT requires a minimum of 20-25 client hours per week 
• PT requires a minimum of 10-12 client hours per week
• Active (or pending) LSW license in New Jersey (LCSW supervision provided)
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to reflective, client-centered, and trauma-informed practice
• Interest in integrative or play-based approaches is a plus

Perks:

• ***Child/Adult Supervision included if LSW
• Access to a community of experienced clinicians
• Competitive compensation based on experience and caseload
• Professional development opportunities and CEU support
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Virtual playroom and teletherapy infrastructure for child clients

Full-time Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• PTO 
• 401K  

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please visit: https://www.integrativetherapyinstitute-nj.com/professionals/career-opportunities

Date Posted: October 8, 2025

Company Name: State of New Jersey Department of Human Services -- Division of Developmental Disabilities Office of Housing & Resource Development Program Development & Housing Subsidy

Job Posting: 301-25

Open To: Current Department/Division/NJ State Employees with Underlying Permanent Status in a Competitive Title

Location: Newark, Flanders, Green Brook, Freehold, Trenton or Voorhees Offices

Status: Telework: This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot “Telework Program”, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. Details on this, and other benefits, will be made available throughout the interview process.

Description:

Program Specialist 1, Social/Human Services
Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, Social/Human Services, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, assists in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social services programs designed to improve the medical, social or other circumstances of the client population served; does other related duties as required.

An incumbent in this class conducts analysis, assists in the review of program proposals, assists in evaluating and monitoring program activities, and/or prepares recommendations aimed at developing, implementing or modifying social/human services programs. Tasks are assigned and performed according to supervisory instructions and oversight.

Program Specialist 2, Social/Human Services
An incumbent in this class conducts analysis, assists in the review of program proposals, assists in evaluating and monitoring program activities, and/or prepares recommendations aimed at developing, implementing or modifying social/human services programs. Tasks are assigned and performed according to supervisory instructions and oversight.

An incumbent in this class conducts in-depth analysis, reviews program proposals, evaluates and monitors program activities, and prepares recommendations aimed at developing, implementing, or modifying social/human services programs. Tasks are assigned; incumbents at this level have greater responsibility and latitude to organize assignments and may recommend
methods needed to achieve objectives. Incumbents may provide guidance to lower level staff.

Program Specialist 1, Social/Human Services

• Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating a social or human services program.
  OR
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
  OR
• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Social/Human services specialty area, Public or Business Administration, Child Advocacy and Policy, or Child Advocacy and Policy with a concentration in Public Child Welfare.

Program Specialist 2, Social/Human Services

• Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/or evaluating a social or human services program.
  OR
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
  OR
• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Social/Human services specialty area, Public or
• Business Administration, Child Advocacy and Policy, or Child Advocacy and Policy

Benefits: In accordance with the “Pay Transparency Act”, the NJ State Benefits Package includes: State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental, prescription drug and vision care); Pension; Deferred Compensation; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participation; Tuition Reimbursement; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA); Paid holidays; Paid Leave
(vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days); Telework; Alternate Work Week Program; Life Insurance; Tax$ave; NJ Well; State Employee Discount Program; Employee Advisory Service (EAS); Please be advised that eligibility for any of the benefits listed may vary pursuant to job duties, operational need, funding, policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Salary: Program Specialist 1, Social/H.S.- $56,253.35 - $81,896.85
Program Specialist 2, Social/H.S.- $64,340.11 - $94,061.71

Application Process: FORWARD RESUME AND COPY OF TRANSCRIPT(S) (UNOFFICIAL COPY IS ACCEPTABLE) IF APPLICABLE,
ELECTRONICALLY TO: DDD-CO.Resumes@dhs.nj.gov You must include the Job Posting #, Title and Last Name in the subject line of your email. Example: (301-25, Program Specialist 1, Social/Human Services,
Smith)

Date Posted: October 8, 2025

Company Name: State of New Jersey Department of Human Services -- Division of Developmental Disabilities Office of Housing & Resource Development Program Development & Housing Subsidy

Job Posting: 300-25

Open To: General Public

Location: Any Community Service Location

Status: Telework: This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot “Telework Program”, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. Details on this, and other benefits, will be made available throughout the interview process..

Description:

Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socio-economic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work.

Requirements:

• Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour
  credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position. OR
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Advancement: Appointees who successfully complete the 12 month training period will be eligible for advancement to the title, Program
Specialist 1, Social/Human Services. The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of performance warranting
advancement to the title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

Benefits: In accordance with the “Pay Transparency Act”, the NJ State Benefits Package includes: State Health Benefits Program (medical, dental, prescription drug and vision care); Pension; Deferred Compensation; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participation; Tuition Reimbursement; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA); Paid holidays; Paid Leave
(vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days); Telework; Alternate Work Week Program; Life Insurance; Tax$ave; NJ Well; State Employee Discount Program; Employee Advisory Service (EAS); Please be advised that eligibility for any of the benefits listed may vary pursuant to job duties, operational need, funding, policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Salary: $51,479.83 - $53,807.27

Application Process: FORWARD RESUME AND COPY OF TRANSCRIPT(S) (UNOFFICIAL COPY IS ACCEPTABLE) IF APPLICABLE,
ELECTRONICALLY TO: DDD-CO.Resumes@dhs.nj.gov You must include the Job Posting #, Title and Last Name in the subject line of your email. Example: (301-25, Program Specialist 1, Social/Human Services,
Smith)

Date Posted: October 6, 2025

Company Name: CARES Institute 

Location: Vineland, NJ

Description: Clinician/Therapist (LAC/LSW) (Social Worker II) Specialized Training and Supervision in the Treatment of Childhood Adversity/Trauma
Starting December 2025

Approved clinical supervision provided toward LCSW/LPC. Gain experience utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a short-term, evidence-based treatment for children/adolescents who have experienced trauma. As part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of Esther Deblinger, Ph.D., co-developer of TF-CBT, responsibilities include providing assessments and therapy to children/adolescents and families impacted by trauma. Services may be provided in-person and/or by telehealth. Didactics related to childhood trauma and formal training and supervision in TF-CBT provided. Full-time almost two-year position (December 2025-September 2027).

Qualified candidates include those interested in providing evidence-based treatment to children/adolescents impacted by childhood adversity. Licensure in the State of New Jersey by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners or the State Board of Social Work Examiners (LAC/LSW) is required. The ability to communicate in Spanish preferred but not required. Travel between the two CARES sites (Vineland and Stratford) and to CP&P offices may be required. Evening hours required two days per week.

Salary: In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $56,152.58 to $63,894.57, with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Benefits: benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Application Process: Please contact Lauren M. Nestel at 856-896-2328 or nestel@rowan.edu for additional information. Please apply on-line at by clicking here: Clinician/Therapist (LAC/LSW) (Social Worker II), Rowan-Virtua SOM (Vineland, NJ). Please include your CV and a statement of goals/interests. Two letters of recommendation preferred.

Date Posted: October 1, 2025

Company Name: A Partnership for Change

Location: Oradell, NJ

Status: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Hybrid: WFH, on-site at schools, and at our Oradell, NJ office.

Description: PowerBack is our teen dating abuse outreach program provided on-site at high schools and community organizations in north and central NJ. We are looking for a proactive, relatable and detail-oriented person with a passion for youth empowerment to provide support in all aspects of the program.

Required Qualifications:

• MUST understand the issues related to dating abuse and domestic violence. A BA from a 4-year college or accredited university (a Social Work major or related field is preferred). An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be sufficient.
• Must have experience working with teens and have the ability and maturity to confront and solve problems related to dating abuse.
• Must have experience working with youth, especially teen boys, in educational, mentoring, coaching, or outreach roles.
• Must have strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in sensitive conversations.
• Must be familiar with popular social media platforms and understand how to create content, engage teens, and track basic metrics.
• Dynamic public speaking skills, strong writing skills, and knowledge of Excel and Word are required.
• Reliable transportation to travel to schools and community organizations in north and central NJ is required.

Job Responsibilities: This position reports to the PowerBack program manager.

• Serve as a positive role model and a trusted adult for program participants.
• Co-conduct presentations in high schools and at community-based organizations:
  - Organize logistics for presentations (set-up, break-down, prep materials, disseminate/collect evaluations, refreshments).
  - Maintain consistent communication with teen peer leaders to provide information on upcoming events.
  - Revise PowerPoints, handouts, and other materials as needed.
• Conduct research to ensure resources and information are updated for all materials.
• Provide support, information and referral to any teen victim of dating abuse or teen who’s exposed to violence at home.
• Assist with developing outreach efforts to engage teen boys in meaningful conversations using creative, age-appropriate approaches to spark dialogue, build trust, and promote positive change.
• Build partnerships with schools, youth programs, sports teams, and other community organizations to reach and involve teen boys.
• Social Media:
  - Create social media posts, design graphics in Canva, and develop video content for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
  - Daily: Monitor accounts, engage with followers and help to gain new followers.
  - Stay up to date on social media trends and new platforms for teens.
  - Take photos/video at PowerBack events; ensure permission slips are secured.
• Submit quarterly narrative and statistical report to Program Manager.
• Research teen-focused companies to solicit for in-kind support.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development training, as requested.
• Submit monthly timesheet, travel and expense reports on a timely basis.

Salary: $26 per hour (APFC does not offer health benefits at this time)

Application Process: Email Cover Letter and Resume to Info@APartnershipForChange.org

Date Posted: September 30, 2025

Company Name: NJ Department of Health

Location: Trenton, NJ 

Description: This position will report to a Research Scientist 1 in the Health Services Research (HSR) Unit, which is housed within the Office of Healthcare Quality and Informatics (HCQI). The position requires knowledge of and experience with maternal and child health data sources and outcomes; the ability to utilize data management, analysis, and visualization software such as MS Excel, SAS, Tableau, and ArcGIS; experience with high-level programming languages such as C, C++, JAVA, or Python; and the ability to work on trans-disciplinary teams to achieve programmatic deliverables. 

The position will also assist with other projects within the Office of Healthcare Quality and Informatics (HCQI), such as other projects within Health Services Research, and with the Center for Health Statistics and Informatics, the Healthcare Quality and Assessment Unit, and the Office of Vital Statistics and Registry. These projects may be focused on, but not limited to, development of a modern and efficient data ecosystem (focused on, as an example, the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data (NJSHAD), New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (NJ BRFS), etc.), improvement of interoperability, and increased use of data to action so that more health care-related decisions are data driven. The work will also leverage modern technologies such as cloud platforms and focus on development of dynamic data dashboards and visualizations; near real-time data analytics; outcomes focused measurement; interoperable data with cross-program actionable insights; and support identification and implementation of best practices for data analytics.

The position will also assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the New Jersey Maternal Data Center (MDC) which is a health care facility data portal and public facing website (P.L.2019, c.75) that aims to assure data regarding maternal health and related outcomes are transparent to consumers, policy makers, and relevant stakeholders in New Jersey, through dissemination of data visualizations focused on the maternal health ecosystem and social determinants of health. The position will focus on, but is not limited to, synthesis of data from multiple sources (e.g., birth certificate data, hospital discharge data, survey data) to identify hospital quality metrics, maternal health indicators, and ecological factors associated with maternal morbidities and mortality; conduct appropriate statistical analyses with SAS or similar software and interpret findings; develop data visualizations with Tableau or similar software; create maps and conduct spatial analyses with ArcGIS; work directly with MDC consumers (e.g., NJ licensed birthing facility representatives) to properly access and utilize the data portal and address related questions; work directly with NJDOH health information technology and privacy/legal experts; and prepare reports and conduct presentations for internal/external stakeholders.

The position will also assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the New Jersey Report Card of Hospital Maternity Care (P.L.2018, c.82) which is an annual public report card designed to provide important information on maternal health care provided in New Jersey licensed birthing facilities so that the public are able to make an informed comparison. The position will focus on, but is not limited to, synthesis of data from multiple sources (e.g., birth certificate data, hospital discharge data, survey data) to identify maternal health indicators and ecological factors associated with maternal health care at the facility-level; conduct appropriate statistical analyses with SAS or similar software and interpret findings; develop data visualizations with Tableau or similar software; and prepare reports and conduct presentations for internal/external stakeholders.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a valid driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.

SALARY: $88,529.64 to $130,338.54 per year

BENEFITS

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++
  *Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.
  +All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.
  ++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please visit https://njservices.service-now.com/ats_applicant?id=job_desc&job_id=edba1caf1bc07210df4464e2604bcb3e

Date Posted: September 17, 2025

Company Name: Hopeful Hearts Therapy

Location: Princeton, NJ; In-person

Description: We are currently looking for a licensed clinician (i.e. a LCSW or LPC) to join our team as a part-time therapist for a minimum of 15 hours a week. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, or family therapy sessions. An ideal candidate would have interest and experience in providing therapy to young children and their families. Play therapy experience highly preferred.

Job Details:

• Perform on-site clinical therapy services to clients of all ages, including young children, teens, and adults.
• Be available two evenings per week, or one evening and one weekend to meet with 15-25 patients weekly.
• Conduct compressive intake assessments to identify presenting issues, clients’ mental health status, and develop individualized treatment plans or recommendations.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Provide crisis intervention when needed.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work; and an active, unrestricted license as an LCSW or LPC in the State of New Jersey. A copy of your license must be provided.
• Availability to see at least 15 client sessions per week.
• Prior experience working in outpatient or private practice, especially with a niche of child/teen therapy, play therapy, and/or perinatal mental health is highly preferred.
• An affirming stance toward LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals, a commitment to anti-racist practices, and openness to continued training and consultation in these areas.
• A desire for continued professional growth and a passion for client-centered work.
• Current approval as an in-network provider with Horizon BCBS a plus, but not required.

Perks and Benefits:

• W-2 position with competitive fee-for-service (FFS) rates.
• Increase in hourly rate after 18 patients seen that week.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Monthly stipend toward play therapy training.
• Weekly or bi-weekly supervision from an NJ approved clinical supervisor and RPT. (RPT-S pending.)
• Paid admin/paperwork time.
• Warm and inviting office near downtown Princeton with 2 therapeutic play rooms.

Application Process: For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.hopefulheartstherapy.org/jobs and submit your resume & cover letter.

Date Posted: September 9, 2025

Company Name: TheraCorp

Location: Jamesburg, Fairfield, Howell, Brick, Hoboken; On-site

Description: If you are looking for a rewarding career in a progressive and supportive environment that gives you the ability to focus on what you love most, treating your clients and honing your clinical skills, rather than administrative responsibilities, you’ve found the right place. We are seeking Licensed Psychotherapists to join our growing team. This full-time salaried position provides a supportive environment that empowers you to focus on what you do best—making a profound difference in the lives of those you serve.

We value team members who embody these characteristics:

• Inspire Hope - The ability to convey to clients that they’re in good hands by expressing confidence, empathy and optimism
• Strive to Improve - Never stop learning and improving your skills, ask for support and be able to accept constructive criticism
• Say "Yes" - Be a team player and be willing to lend a hand or step outside of your role for the better good
• Be Wrong. - It's OK to make mistakes because we want to see them and fix them rather than sweeping them under the rug
• Be an Independent Thinker - Ability to make decisions, solve problems and prioritize responsibilities

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CEU Reimbursement
• Salaried Position

Job Responsibilities:

• Build strong therapeutic alliances and establish goal-oriented treatment strategies.
• Provide psychotherapy using specialized modalities tailored to client needs.
• Demonstrate expertise in addressing clients’ psychological and social needs.
• Complete documentation in compliance with TheraCorp policies and State/Federal mandates.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to address changes in clients’ clinical status.

Job Qualifications:

• Active licensure in New Jersey: LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in individual counseling/psychotherapy..
• Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to New Jersey.

TheraCorp’s mission is to transform the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing the most advanced and results-oriented behavioral health and addiction treatment. Because everyone deserves “a life worth living”, free from distress and instability. Changing lives, one session at a time.

Application Process: 

• Email Laurie Laxer, Head of HR, at laurielaxer@theracorpclinic.com
• Reach out to our general inbox at info@theracorpclinic.com
• Or submit a resume directly through our website: theracorpclinic.com/join-our-team

Date Posted: September 9, 2025

Company Name: The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) 

Location: Somerset, NJ

Application Process: Browse openings for our current open positions at https://www.cge-nj.org/careers/

Date Posted: August 25, 2025

Company Name: Sanar Institute

Location: Newark, NJ; Hybrid schedule

Summary: Sanar is seeking a Bilingual Resiliency Social Worker to provide trauma healing services through Sanar’s Wellness Center. This position will specialize in both short-term and long-term individual and group services for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence including human trafficking, sexual violence and domestic violence.  Candidates must have an LSW in New Jersey and must have experience working directly with Spanish speaking survivors of violence. An understanding of polyvictimization and complex trauma is critical to success in this role. A 40-hour domestic violence or sexual assault crisis certification, and/or post-graduate certification in a trauma-specific modality are all a plus, but not a requirement. In addition, this position requires a professional who is highly organized and adaptable, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and has experience adhering to grant requirements. This position will require you to work in-office in Newark a minimum of 2 days per week, maximum of 4 days per week, depending on client needs for in-person services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, trauma-conscious, person-centered, empowerment-based individual mental health services for individuals impacted by interpersonal violence including human trafficking, sexual violence, domestic violence, and tech-based sexual violence utilizing the Sanar Institute’s Tri-Phasic Healing Model in both English and Spanish.
• Facilitate group therapy, including therapeutic groups and psychoeducation groups, in both English and Spanish.
• Facilitate Community Healing workshops, which are community-based skill building events centered around trauma response management tools for the local community.
• Create trauma-informed educational materials and the strengthening of internal documents, protocols to ensure they are trauma- informed, client-entered, empowerment-based and culturally specific.
• Represent Sanar at community events, meetings, and other outreach opportunities as assigned.
• Develop and manage connections and referrals to other community resources and services to support the clinical team with client case management needs.
• Keep detailed person-centered case notes to fulfill all grant-reporting duties, HIPAA regulations and all grant requirements
• Provide effective services to clients utilizing appropriate clinical theory for trauma healing and support of symptom reduction, whether in assessment or counseling.
• Provide services in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the Board of Social Work Examiners.
• May supervise Clinical Resiliency Fellows (Typically 2nd year MSW interns clinical placement) or volunteers.
• Assist in any other identified programmatic areas necessary to achieve Sanar’s mission and vision.

Qualifications:

• LSW in New Jersey
• Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical services (internships can be counted) with individuals impacted by trauma.
• Bilingual English and Spanish – must be fully proficient and able to conduct clinical mental health services in both languages.
• Emotional maturity, stability, and resilience is required, along with excellent social skills that are authentic, empathic, and create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Experience and sensitivity working in multi-cultural environments.
• Strong personal practice of self-care and wellness-based supports.
• Alignment with Sanar’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Excellent Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation: $60,000-65,000

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and your resume including salary requirements to Sarah Lott, Co-Chief Executive Officer at sarah.lott@sanar-institute.org

Date Posted: August 22, 2025

Company Name: Matheny

Location: Peapack, NJ

Summary: Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities.

Matheny operates as a special hospital, very unlike an acute care setting. Adult Matheny residents attend the in-house Adult Services Day Program and also receive comprehensive services from physical, occupational, speech, recreation, and music therapists, licensed social workers, and behaviorists. School-aged Matheny residents attend the Matheny School, an on-site fully-accredited non-profit private school. While this opportunity encompasses working with both child and adult residents, this is a hospital-based position. Available to start in October.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 403B retirement plan
• Generous and flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible full-time schedule
• Variety in job tasks
• Supervision for LCSW licensure

Job Details:

• Providing direct clinical social work services to special hospital residents and their families/guardians including flexible counseling services outside of typical therapeutic settings.
• Gaining experience working with individuals diverse range of medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Lesch-Nyhan Disease (LND) and a wide array of rare diagnoses.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team (IDT) to promote emotional well-being for each resident.
• Advocating with residents at micro and macro levels.
• Collaborating with outside state agencies such as Division of Child Protection & Permanency, Bureau of Guardianship Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and county Surrogate's Office per resident need.
• Attending in-house psychiatry appointments with identified residents.
• Discharge planning for identified residents when appropriate.
• Various case management related tasks.
• Opportunities to work closely with other disciplines to facilitate groups and/or participate in committees.

Requirements:

• Able to work some evening or weekend hours (flexible).
• Complete clinical supervision weekly or as appropriate basis in accordance with level of licensure.
• Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work required.
• LSW or LCSW in the state of New Jersey.
• LSW – supervision toward LCSW included.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The minimum salary scale for this position is $70,000 for a LSW and $75,000 for a LCSW annually.

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.

Application Process: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6908662&B_ID=91&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=D3B989&SearchScreenID=5075&CountryID=3&LanguageID=2

Date Posted: August 14, 2025

Company Name: Mental Health Association (MHA)

Location: Mount Olive Township, NJ

Summary: The Mental Health Association (MHA) is hiring a full-time Clinical Co-Responder for the Mount Olive Co-Response Team. This role involves collaborating with the Mount Olive Police Department to respond to mental health crises, wellness checks, and other calls where mental health is a concern. The position requires a Master's degree and a license in Social Work or Counseling (LPC/LCSW preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to calls with the Mount Olive Police Department to address mental health-related incidents.
• Provide crisis de-escalation and connect individuals to community resources.
• Collaborate with officers on training and best practices for de-escalation.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and NJ License in Social Work or Counseling (LPC/LCSW preferred; LAC or LSW with 1-2 years of experience will be considered).
• Valid NJ Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Experience with crisis response and de-escalation is essential.

Job Details:

• Salary: $75,000 annually.
• Hours: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including fully paid medical coverage, 401(k) match, and generous paid time off.
• Incentives: Retention incentive after 6 months. Approved site for the NJ Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.

MHA is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Process: Interested parties click the following link: Clinical Co-Responder (Evening Shift) - Mental Health Association - Career Page