Clinical Therapist Ii; Crisis - Per Diem

Clinical Therapist II (Crisis) - Per Diem
BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER, Holmdel, New Jersey

• Requisition #
• Shift: Day
• Status:
  Per Diem

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 II treats patients by utilizing a variety of modalities as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team. Also provides psychological/social interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral health, levels of care, hospitalization, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

• Provides a comprehensive assessment of a patient's psychosocial needs, develops treatment plans and conducts plan reviews based on findings and department policy.
• Provides effective behavioral health treatment and education to patients, including assessment or therapy (individual and/or group), and shares and interprets information with staff, families, and other approved agencies.
• Completes all documentation and written reports in a timely fashion per department and hospital policy.
• Provides services to patients in accordance with licensure regulations.
• Utilizes and interprets information in terms of patient needs, growth and development, and evidence‑based treatment options for specific populations.
• Provides comprehensive case management services as warranted.
• Assesses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides information, education and/or referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and support persons to develop a comprehensive discharge plan.
• Reassesses treatment plan on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress, and revises plan when clinically indicated.
• Maintains protected patient health information as required by law, state licensing, TJC and HMH policy.
• Assists other behavioral/medical team members in responding to emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of various community agencies and resources and refers patients when appropriate.
• Assists with interview and orientation of new staff members.
• Supervises social work/counseling students during field placement.
• Adapts care to meet the specific needs of the patient population (age, culture, language, etc.).
• Performs lifting/pushing of a minimum of 5 lbs, standing for a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.
• Receives proper supervision per licensed board.
• Additional duties as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed, specific department requirements may apply and will be reviewed during interview and at hire.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of post‑licensure work experience in the same field.
• Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and application in various settings, as well as disease management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent follow‑through, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).

• Guidance/mentorship experience for other team members.

• Professional Counselor License or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counselor.

Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification, or completion during new hire orientation.

Minimum rate of $41 hourly.

• Compensation is benchmarked against market data.
• Experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget impact pay decisions.
• Potential performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or shift differentials may apply.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!