Clinical Therapist III (Part-Time)

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Therapist III in Hackensack, NJ. The role integrates diverse modalities within a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team, focusing on patient care and outcomes.

The position requires a master's degree and licensure, plus at least five years of post-licensure experience. You will supervise colleagues, contribute to policy review and program planning, and collaborate with medical staff to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-licensure experience.
• Proficiency with policy review and program planning.
• 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 using a variety of modalities as part of a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team.
• Provide clinical supervision to team members, including those pursuing advanced licensure.

Skills

Policy review

Program planning

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields

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

Approved Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Social Worker Supervision Certification

CPI certification (or completion during new hire orientation)

Handle with Care certification (or completion during new hire orientation)

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 III treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Provides clinical supervision to team members including those working towards advanced licensure.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years in post advanced license experience.
• Proficiency with policy review and program planning.
• 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:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to team members

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Professional Counselor License or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy,Professional Counselor.
• Approved Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Social Worker Supervision Certification or National Association of Social Workers Supervisor Cert.
• 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.