CLINICAL THERAPIST II (CRISIS) - PER DIEM

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Therapist II to offer comprehensive behavioral health treatment, including psychosocial assessments and treatment plan development. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and have at least two years of post-licensure experience. Competitive compensation of $41 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-licensure work experience in the same field.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment of psychosocial needs and develops treatment plans.
• Collaborates with patients and families to develop discharge plans.
• Maintains protected patient health information.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention theory

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better — advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Clinical Therapist II treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Also provides psychological/social interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information with staff, families, and other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation written reports in a timely fashion in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Provides services to patients in accordance with licensure regulations defined by the respective licensure board.
• Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of evidence‑based treatment options for specific populations and age groups, developing a treatment plan specific to patient needs.
• Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient's care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, state licensing, TJC and HMH policy.
• Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
• Assists with interview and orientation of new staff members.
• Supervises social work/counseling students completing field placement.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating and providing instruction/education with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receives proper supervision as per their licensed board.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of post‑licensure work experience in the same field.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory, its application in a variety of settings, as well as knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent follow‑through and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to provide guidance/mentorship to other team members.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Professional Counselor License or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counselor.
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification, or completion required during new‑hire orientation.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $41 per hour.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties and Compensation Details

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.