Clinical Therapist ; Crisis

5 days ago | Clinical Therapist I (Crisis) – Full‑Time (Shift: Evening)

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) – Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Clinical Therapist I will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological and behavioral interventions that support patients and families related to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

• Provide a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs under the supervision of a licensed leader/clinical supervisor and develop treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy.
• Provide effective behavioral/medical health treatment and education to patients, including assessment, psychotherapeutic counseling, or therapy (individual and/or group), and share and interpret information with staff, families, and/or other approved agencies.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Provide all services and interventions to patients in accordance with Licensure regulations defined by the governing licensing board.
• Utilize and obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, knowledge of growth, development, and an understanding of the evidence‑based range of treatment options for specific populations.
• Provide comprehensive case management services/assessment as warranted.
• Assess Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provide information, education and/or referrals as appropriate to meet identified patient needs.
• Collaborate 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.
• Reassess treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress, revise plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintain protected health information as required by law, State Licensing, TJC and HMH policy.
• Assist other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Have a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refer patients when appropriate.
• Lift a minimum of 5 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 5 lbs. and stand a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver 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.).
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Receive proper supervision as per their Licensed Board.
• 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.

• 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.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• Associate Counselor License or…