Clinical Therapist II (Crisis) - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Therapist II to join their multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. The role involves providing psychological and social interventions to support patients and families dealing with behavioral health issues. Candidates must be open to evening and night shifts. This position requires a Master's degree in Social Work and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of post-licensure work experience.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs.
• Completes all documentation and written reports in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with the patient and family to develop a discharge plan.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

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, wellness, and recovery.

We operate 24/7 — Need candidates who are open to Evening and Night shifts as well

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, whether including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
3. Completes all documentation and written reports in a timely fashion in accordance with department and hospital policy, as required by the Medical Center or Agency policy.
4. Provides services to patients in accordance with licensure regulations defined by the respective licensure board, i.e., ASWB or NBCC.
5. Utilizes, obtains, and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of evidence-based treatment options available for specific populations and age groups when developing treatment plans.
6. Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
7. Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides information, education, and/or referrals as appropriate to meet patient needs.
8. 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 continuing care needs.
9. Reassesses treatment plan regularly, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated.
10. Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC, and HMH policy.
11. Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
12. Has a working knowledge of community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
13. Assists with interviewing and orientation of new staff members.
14. Supervises social work/counseling students completing field placement.
15. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, impairments).
16. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
17. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
18. Receives proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.
19. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), 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, disease management, differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• 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.

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