Clinical Therapist I - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Therapist I to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing psychological and social support for patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in technology are required. Apply today!

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Knowledge of disease management and treatment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and social support for behavioral health.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Develop treatment plans for patients and families.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention theory

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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 I will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological, social, and interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields.
• 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under the supervision or guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approved clinical supervision or ACS credential.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Associate Counselor License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Counselor.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!