Licensed Group Counselor - Per Diem - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Licensed Group Counselor to provide psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational group counseling services. This per diem role requires a Master's degree in Social Work and offers competitive benefits and a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic activities and group counseling services.
• Completes patient assessment within 48 hours of admission.
• Develops individual care plans reflecting patient needs and goals.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Assessment Skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Licensed Group Counselor - Per Diem - Behavioral Health

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Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

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 Licensed Group Counselor provides individual and group psychotherapeutic services under the clinical supervision of an LCSW with clinical supervision certificate, or LPC with ACS credential, in accordance with current standards of practice, as developed by professional and licensing organizations, and defined and interpreted by the supervisor.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Licensed Group Counselor at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Provides therapeutic activities assessment and group counseling services to assigned patient groups. Groups are of a psychotherapeutic and psycho educational nature and include areas which assist patients in addressing treatment plan goals. Group areas include: mood and behavior stabilization, social and recreational skills, grief/loss, substance abuse/co-occurring, creative expressions, stress management, coping skills, trauma, and physical activities for mind/body/spirit.
• Completes the Group Counselor Assessment of the patient within 48 hours of admission.
• Provides a minimum of four therapeutic groups per day, an evening group one day per week, and weekend groups on assigned units.
• May provide groups on other units as needed.
• Understands and adheres to the organization's health and safety requirements.
• Understands and adheres to all Hospital, Federal, State, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Assesses the patient's learning needs, readiness and barriers to learning of patients and documents appropriately. Provides age appropriate learning opportunities (individual and group) and documents teaching, intervention, and outcomes appropriately. Provides educational materials that are specifically appropriate for the patient/family, considering age, educational level, culture and disability.
• Takes the lead in unit preparations for holiday celebrations.
• Provides information to the treatment team regarding the patient's participation/progress in conducted groups.
• Develops a plan of care for the patient that reflects the assessed needs, strengths, preferences and goals, and stages in the recovery process. Attends multidisciplinary treatment plan conferences for assigned patients and works collaboratively with members of the treatment team to assess.
• Completes documentation of patient's progress toward achieving goals in a weekly progress note, weekly treatment plan review or revision and transfer or discharge summary in the context of specific treatment objectives.
• Participates in departmental meetings, unit meetings, in-services, and other meetings as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge in their field of specialization by attending continuing educational programs/offerings.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work or other related Mental Health Counseling field.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• NJ Licensed Social Worker or Associate Counselor License.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Professional Counselor License.
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Approved Clinical Supervisor.
• Completion of Certification Course for Clinical Social Work Supervision and/or Approved Clinical
  
  

Supervisor (ACS) credential.

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

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.

Job Duties

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. Starting at $28.93 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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