Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist II

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Clinical Therapist II to provide psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans in an outpatient setting. The clinician will deliver individual or group behavioral health interventions, collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation and compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, with at least two years of post-licensure experience, and strong communication and

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 treatment techniques.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office/Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and develops treatment plans.
• Delivers behavioral health treatment and education to patients individually or in groups.
• Completes documentation in accordance with policy.
• Collaborates with family and staff to develop discharge plans.
• Maintains patient information in compliance with regulations.
• Supervises students and assists with staff orientation.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention knowledge

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy (MS Office/Google)

Education

MSW or Counseling Master

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Clinical Therapist II to provide psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans in an outpatient setting. The clinician will deliver individual or group behavioral health interventions, collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation and compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, with at least two years of post-licensure experience, and strong communication and