Licensed Clinical Social Worker
How this pay compares
This posting states $39.21–$58.81 an hour. Open licensed clinical social worker jobs in New Jersey post a median of $49.01 an hour, the middle half $47.01–$52.24, across 3 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Licensed clinical social workers employed in New Jersey earn a median of $32.02 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.8% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical social work, counseling, and clinical case management services to pediatric patients and families across a variety of outpatient subspecialty areas. Conducts ongoing psychosocial assessments, provides individual and family counseling, develops and implements treatment and care plans, and addresses social, emotional, behavioral, and practical barriers impacting patient and family well-being. Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary medical teams to support coordinated, family-centered care. Facilitates access to hospital and community resources, financial assistance programs, insurance and entitlement benefits, behavioral health services, and other supportive services.
Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work field and two years of previous work related experience. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the State of New Jersey required.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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