Clinical Therapist II - Full Time

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Clinical Therapist II to provide comprehensive behavioral health treatment and education. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling, strong communication skills, and experience in crisis intervention. The role involves comprehensive assessments, treatment plan development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Qualifications

• At least two years post-licensure experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Delivers behavioral health treatment and education, including individual and group therapy.
• Collaborates with patients and families to develop discharge plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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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 support 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 about how we support each other and serve our community. Together, we keep improving — advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.

The Clinical Therapist II treats patients using various modalities as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. Provides psychological/social interventions supporting patients and families regarding behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease, wellness, and recovery.

• Experience treating patients with substance use disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops and reviews treatment plans based on findings and department policies.
• Delivers behavioral health treatment and education, including assessments and therapy (individual and/or group), sharing information with staff, families, and approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation and reports timely, adhering to department and hospital policies.
• Provides services in accordance with licensure regulations.
• Uses patient information and developmental knowledge to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Provides case management and assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), offering education and referrals as needed.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and support persons to develop discharge plans that meet ongoing care needs.
• Reassesses and revises treatment plans based on ongoing evaluations.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information per legal and organizational standards.
• Assists team members in emergency responses.
• Knows community resources and refers patients appropriately.
• Supervises students completing field placements and assists with staff orientation.
• Modifies care to meet patient-specific needs (age, culture, language, impairments).
• Physical requirements include lifting and standing for certain periods.
• Follows organizational competencies and supervision requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• At least two years post-licensure experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, disease management, and differential diagnoses.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Preferred

• Guidance/mentorship abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor, NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.

If you believe you are a good fit, please apply today! Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay is an estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.

Additional Information

The starting pay is for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of specific offer. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors. Positions may be eligible for incentives, bonuses, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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