Clinical Therapist I (Crisis) - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Old Bridge
Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. -The Clinical Therapist I will work with a
multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological, social,
and interventions that support patients and families relating to
behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and
wellness and recovery.Responsibilties: A day in the life of a
Clinical Therapist I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: -1.
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.2. 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.3. Completes all
documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy. 4.
Provides all services and interventions to patients in accordance
with Licensure regulations defined by the governing licensing
board, i.e., ASWB or NBCC.5. 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.6. Provides
comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted. 7.
Assess Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provide
information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet
identified patient needs.8. 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.9. Reassesses
treatment plan on an ongoing basis , evaluates progress, revises
plan when clinically indicated. 10. Maintains protected patient
health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC and HMH
policy.11. Assists other behavioral/medical team members in
responding to emergencies.12. Has a working knowledge of various
community agencies and resources and refers patients when
appropriate. 13. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a
minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.14.
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.) This
process includes communicating and providing instruction/education
with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level
(developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).15. Adheres to the
standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies.16. Receive proper supervision as per their Licensed
Board.17. Additional duties as assigned. -In addition to the
responsibilities listed in this job description, it is understood
that each department/program may have specific requirements and/or
regulations based on the level of care and treatments/services
provided and/or the patient population receiving those
treatments/services. These specific responsibilities will be
reviewed with applicants/team members during the interview process
and again at time of hire.Qualifications: Education, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Required:1. Master's degree in Social Work
(MSW), Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields. 2. 0-3
years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.3.
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.4. Ability to
perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.5.
Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a
variety of settings.6. Knowledge of disease management and disease
process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.7.
Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative
relationships.8. Must possess excellent written and verbal
communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that may
include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required:1. 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. -If you feel
the above description speaks directly to your strengths and
capabilities, then please apply today!
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