Clinical Therapist II - EPS - Full Time - Behavioral Health

HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC; Dutchtown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Carrier Clinic unit seeks a Clinical Therapist II to treat patients within a multidisciplinary clinical team. You will provide psychosocial interventions that support patients and families across behavioral health, hospitalization, and recovery.

The role covers three 12-hour shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) in the EPS admissions area, with emphasis on acute behavioral health. NJ licensure is required or equivalent credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master’s in Counseling or 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 theory and applications in various settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as part of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team.
• Provide psychological/social interventions supporting patients and families relating to behavioral health, hospitalization, disease and recovery.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Collaborate with team; maintain thorough documentation and follow-through.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment plans

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

MSW or Counseling Master’s degree

Two years post-licensure experience

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 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 and wellness and recovery.

*Three 12 hour shifts covering admissions area in EPS at Carrier Clinic. 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Experience in acute behavioral health preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master's degree in 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 theory, its application in a variety of settings, as well as knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnoses, and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Must possess excellent follow through and attention to detail.
• 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.

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.

Carrier Clinic Specific Certification:
Handle with Care certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.