Clinical Therapist I (Per Diem)

About the role

The Clinical Therapist I position at Hackensack Meridian Health focuses on providing psychological, social, and interventions to support patients and families dealing with behavioral/medical health, disease and illness, and wellness and recovery.

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 provides 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.
• Reassesses 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.
• Aids other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• 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.
• Receive proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields.
• Experience: 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Supervision: 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.
• Assessment: Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge: 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.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Licenses and Certifications: Associate Counselor License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Counselor. EPS 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.