Clinical Therapist I (Full-Time)

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist I to join a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing psychological, social, and behavioral health interventions to patients and families. The role requires psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and teamwork with medical staff.

Licensure includes Associate Counselor License, LCSW or LPC with supervision; CPI and Handle with Care certifications may be required during orientation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Assessment & treatment planning

Crisis intervention knowledge

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work 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.
• EPS Department Specific Certification:
  
  • Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.
• Carrier Clinic Specific Certification:
  • Handle with Care certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.