Overnight Crisis Therapist I — Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Clinical Therapist I to join a multidisciplinary team on an overnight shift (11 pm–7:30 am). The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions to patients and families.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling, 0–3 years of related experience, and supervision by an LCSW or LPC. Licensure and CPI/Handle with Care certifications are necessary during orientation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling.
• 0–3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Supervision by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approved clinical supervision or ACS credential.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs under supervision of a licensed leader/clinical supervisor and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral/medical health treatment and education to patients, including assessment, psychotherapeutic counseling, or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information to staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Provides all services and interventions to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the governing licensing board.
• Utilizes and obtains and interprets information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth, development, and an understanding of the evidence- based range of treatment options for specific populations.
• Provides comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assess Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provide information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Collaborates with the patient (with their consent), family, and other support persons involved in the patient's care to develop a comprehensive discharge plan that best meets the continuing care needs of the patient.

Skills

Overnight shift

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Master's degree in Counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Clinical Therapist I to join a multidisciplinary team on an overnight shift (11 pm–7:30 am). The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions to patients and families.

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling, 0–3 years of related experience, and supervision by an LCSW or LPC. Licensure and CPI/Handle with Care certifications are necessary during orientation.