Clinical Therapist I (Part-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist I to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families across behavioral/medical health contexts. You will contribute to psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and recovery-oriented care while coordinating with physicians, nurses, and social work colleagues.

The role requires an MSW or Counseling master's degree, 0–3 years of experience, and supervision under a licensed clinician.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling or related fields.
• 0–3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under supervision of an LCSW or LPC with approved supervision or ACS credential.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in various settings.
• Knowledge of disease management and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team with collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support patients and families in behavioral/medical health contexts.
• Provide psychological, social, and interventions to support patients across levels of care and wellness and recovery.
• Contribute to treatment planning and care coordination with care teams.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention theory

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

MS Office/Google Suite

Education

MSW or Counseling Master’s degree

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.