PD Sr Primary Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Senior Primary Therapist to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for adults in outpatient settings, with occasional partial hospitalization coverage. This Licensed Clinician role emphasizes trauma-informed, compassionate care and collaborative treatment planning.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ LPC or LCSW license, a master's degree (or PhD) in a related field, and a valid driver's license, and is available for per diem day shifts

Qualifications

• Requires NJ LPC or LCSW license.
• Master's degree in a related field (MSW, MHC, or PsyD/PhD in Psychology) is required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to adults in outpatient settings.
• Occasional coverage in partial hospitalization as needed.
• Develop and monitor interdisciplinary treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered behavioral health services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress notes.

Skills

LPC license

LCSW license

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling or Psychology

Job description

PD Sr Primary Therapist

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health Adult OP

Req #: 0000269627

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $38.42 - $38.42 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Senior Primary Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Senior Primary Therapist becomes part of a purpose-driven environment where compassion, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care create meaningful opportunities to support adults and families on their mental health journey. This Licensed Clinician role offers opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a trauma-informed culture committed to safety, healing, and continuous improvement. As a Licensed Clinician, you will play an essential role in delivering evidence-based behavioral health services, developing individualized treatment plans, and partnering with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to promoting resilience, recovery, and emotional well-being across the adult lifespan. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Licensed Clinician is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Licensed Clinician may include:

• Providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to adults primarily in an outpatient setting, with occasional coverage in partial hospitalization as needed.
• Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, gathering detailed patient history, evaluating current functioning, and identifying complex treatment needs through clinical interviews with adult patients, families, and significant others.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting individualized interdisciplinary treatment plans that support adult patient recovery goals and clinical progress.
• Delivering crisis intervention, case management, outreach services, and mental health consultation to promote adult patient safety, stabilization, and continuity of care.
• Collaborating closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, trauma-informed care.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, discharge documentation, and medical record completion.
• Participating in weekly clinical supervision, multidisciplinary case conferences, and collaborative treatment planning discussions to ensure high-quality adult patient care.
• Supporting the education and development of future behavioral health professionals by participating in training opportunities and providing clinical oversight to interns when appropriate.
• Pursuing ongoing professional development through continuing education, evidence-based training, and organizational resources while contributing to customer satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.

This role might be for you if:

• Compassion and empathy guide your approach to caring for adults and families experiencing complex behavioral health challenges.
• You are committed to providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care that promotes adult healing, autonomy, resilience, and long-term recovery.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills enable you to develop effective treatment plans and respond confidently to changing patient needs in adult care.
• You communicate effectively and build trusting therapeutic relationships with adult patients, support systems, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaboration is central to your practice, and you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary adult behavioral health team.
• You value professional growth, clinical supervision, and lifelong learning as essential components of your career.
• You maintain professionalism, organization, and attention to detail while balancing documentation, patient care, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide high-quality behavioral health services to adults and families in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

To be considered for this Licensed Clinician opportunity, you will have:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, or a PhD/PsyD in Psychology required.
• Current New Jersey LPC or LCSW license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience providing behavioral health services to adult populations in an outpatient setting is preferred (experience with partial hospitalization is a plus).
• Proven competence in advanced adult clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary care team while maintaining a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
• Per Diem Day Shift: Scheduled 2 days per week, Monday through Friday, with a schedule of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on one day and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the other.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer