Clinical Therapist I (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 and medical health needs. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, assist with treatment planning, and contribute to wellness and recovery goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work under supervision with licensed professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling.
• 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Under supervision of an LCSW or LPC with approved supervision or ACS credential.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological and social interventions with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients and families on behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and wellness.
• Develop and implement psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

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.
• 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.