Psychotherapist Emergency Services

Hunterdon Health; Bartles Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a part-time clinician to evaluate patients for level of care, provide psychotherapy, and coordinate care from emergency evaluation through hospitalization in the state system.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology, 2 years of clinical experience, and NJ licensure (LCSW/LPC or related). The role involves collaboration with ED, psychiatry, and community providers, with a day shift and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology is required.
• 2 years of clinical experience required.
• NJ Screening certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough evaluations to patients, including collateral contacts with family and treatment providers.
• Provide Psychotherapy to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with Emergency Department, Psychiatry, and HBH/HHS systems staff.
• Interface with acute system of care providers and community providers to facilitate appropriate treatment and case management.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of all activities.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

CBT

Universal Screening for SUD

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc. , 2100 Wescott Drive , Flemington , NJ

Part-time

Sat & Sun Noon-Midnight , Day Shift with Rotation to Evenings

Hiring Range: $72,928.87 - $91,161.09 Annually

PositionSummary

Evaluates patients for level of care, provides Psychotherapy, linkage, and follow-up services. Guides patients and their families from the Emergency evaluation through all levels of care to hospitalization in the State system.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Provide thorough evaluations to patients, including collateral contacts with family and treatment provider(s), both in the Medical Center and the community.
2. Provide Psychotherapy to patients and their families.
3. Collaborate effectively with Emergency Department, Psychiatry, 2 Central, and other HBH/HHS systems staff.
4. Interface with all acute system of care providers (STCF, State Hospital, ICMS, PACT, etc…) and community providers to facilitate appropriate treatment and case management.
5. Provide accurate and timely documentation of all activities.

Qualifications

Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Psychology

Preferred: None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required: 2 years clinical experience

Preferred: Experience is a crisis setting

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

• ●LCSW, LPC or related clinical licensure.
• ●State of NJ Screening certification (within 6 months of hire)

Preferred: None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required: Clinician demonstrates knowledge of evidenced based practices in the provision of care included but not limited to: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Universal Screening for SUD.

Preferred: Familiar with State of New Jersey Psychiatric and Commitment laws and process.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).