Clinical Therapist I (Full-Time)

About the role

The Clinical Therapist I position at Hackensack Meridian Health provides psychological, social, and interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness, and wellness and recovery. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

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.
• 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.
• Affirms 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.
• Affirms reassessment of treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, revises plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC and HMH policy.
• Affirms assistance to other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Communicates and provides instruction/education with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receives proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields.
• 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Work under the supervision or guidance of 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.
• 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:
  • Associate Counselor License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Counselor.
  • PS Department Specific Certification: Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.
  • Carrier Clinic Specific Certification: Handle with Care certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.