Description

SOCIAL WORKER

Social Worker 1 positions available at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital

$55,478.62 - $78,450.85

35 hours per week

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital is an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving a diverse population of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and forensic issues. We are looking for motivated and dedicated social workers to work within an interdisciplinary treatment team and to perform tasks including but not limited to: facilitating individual, group, and family therapy, facilitating mental health clinical sessions; conducting discussions to promote mental health, and providing guidance and assistance to individuals in need of psychiatric care and counseling.  We have a cohesive department of social workers and social service aides who work together to provide extraordinary care to our patients.  Trenton Psychiatric Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  We are offering Full-time positions with a complete benefit package that includes: 

• Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal Days          
• Deferred Compensation/Pension plans    
• Life Insurance and Vision Care Plans 
• Free Parking
• 13 Paid State Holidays   
•  Prescription Drug Plans
• Health/Dental Insurance Plans       

 
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work.    

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in social case work, involving responsibility for gathering and analyzing social information from clients, the determination of their needs, and the planning and administration of treatment plans geared toward the needs of the individual clients.   

LICENSE: Registration as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of New Jersey.  Applicants may be in the process as long as there is evidence of a passing score on licensure exam and that the application has been submitted. Appointee  will  be  required to  possess  a  driver's  license  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a  vehicle,  rather  than  employee  mobility,  is  necessary  to  perform  in essential duties of the position.    

All interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to:

Trenton Psychiatric Hospital

PO Box 7500 | West Trenton, NJ 08628

Attn:  James Freeman, Manager, Human Resources

Email:  PST.TPH@doh.nj.gov

*when applying online, please put Social Worker 1 in the subject line of the email*