Clinical Therapist II (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist II for an outpatient department position in New Jersey. The role involves treating patients using a variety of modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering psychosocial interventions for behavioral health, illness, and recovery, and collaborating with colleagues to support patient care.

The position requires a Master’s degree (MSW or Counseling) and at least two years of post-licensure experience, with licensure in NJ

Qualifications

• 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 and disease management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Treat patients by utilizing modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team.
• Provide psychosocial interventions supporting patients and families relating to behavioral health and wellness.
• Outpatient department involvement.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Education

MSW or Counseling 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 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.

****Located in an outpatient department

****Prefer candidates with substance use experience

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.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Minimum rate of $86,569.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.