Social Worker - Blackwood NJ (CV2704-221) - Operations Division

About the role

Provide clinical support. Build stability. Help clients move forward. Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide direct clinical social work services to clients in transitional/emergency housing and medical respite. Reporting to the Program Director, this role is part of the facility’s treatment team and provides clinical assessment, consultation, therapy, resource coordination, and client-centered advocacy. This position is ideal for a New Jersey-licensed clinical social worker who can combine strong clinical skills with compassionate, practical support for individuals navigating complex social, behavioral health, and housing needs. Clients experiencing homelessness, medical challenges, and other barriers often need more than a single service. In this role, you’ll provide clinical support, connect clients with critical resources, and help them develop the stability and skills needed for successful community reintegration.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, families, and involved agencies to gather information needed for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop plans to strengthen social functioning and community reintegration
• Provide therapeutic support to help clients address mental health symptoms and difficulties coping with their social environment
• Provide clinical consultation and client-centered advocacy
• Maintain an extensive and current directory of resources related to healthcare, social services, housing, entitlements, disability services, and vocational assistance
• Identify and coordinate appropriate referrals and linkages for clients
• Update resource information monthly or as needed
• Communicate with referral source representatives as requested
• Prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations as required by funding sources
• Document client treatment, employment, and progress in permanent files
• Collect required data in accordance with funding source requirements
• Participate in required internal and external meetings
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Attend required staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential
• Minimum 2 years of appropriate experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards
• Ability to handle Protected Health Information and comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Social Learning Theory
• Working knowledge of Cognitive-Behavioral interventions and approaches
• Experience with clinical assessment and evaluation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Bilingual abilities are a plus