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Veracity Software Inc

Social Worker

Veracity Software Inc, Hopewell, New Jersey, us, 08525

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Social Worker Location: Hopewell, NJ 08560. Contract Duration: Two (2) years. Full-time (35 hrs/week) or Part-time (15 hrs/week). 100% onsite.

The Social Worker will provide mental health counseling, case management, discharge planning, and reentry coordination for individuals housed in the correctional facility. This role supports continuity of care for incarcerated individuals by addressing mental health needs, coordinating services, and facilitating successful transitions back into the community.

Responsibilities:

Clinical & Counseling Services

Provide individual mental health counseling to incarcerated individuals.

Conduct psychosocial assessments and ongoing evaluations.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and service plans.

Case Management & Reentry Planning

Manage mental health cases from intake through release.

Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.

Assist individuals with reentry planning, including linkage to housing, healthcare, and social services.

Care Coordination

Collaborate with medical staff, mental health clinicians, and correctional teams.

Liaise with community-based treatment providers, social service agencies, and reentry programs.

Ensure smooth transitions between correctional and community-based care systems.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Ensure services comply with applicable regulations, policies, and professional standards.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences as required.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)

Licensure

New Jersey Social Work License (Required)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Preferred

Experience

Experience providing mental health counseling, case management, discharge and reentry planning.

Experience in correctional facilities or similar institutional settings strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Mental health counseling and crisis intervention

Correctional or institutional case management

Reentry and discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community resource coordination

Strong documentation and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a secure environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

Licensed NJ Social Worker with experience in correctional or institutional mental health settings.

Strong understanding of reentry challenges and continuity of care.

Comfortable working onsite within a correctional facility.

Organized, compassionate, and able to manage complex caseloads.

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