Job Overview:

Provides psychotherapy services to mental health services. Keeps records and statistics relevant to psychological treatment. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, i, e, damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, unsecured areas, and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Social Work
• Current NJ LCSW, LPC LSW or LAC licensure
• Previous psychotherapy experience

Preferred:

• CCS preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Conduct assessments, participate in treatment planning, discharge planning, and authorizations for care
• Develop and maintain working relationships with referral sources; facilitate clinical staff meetings, case consultations, and other reviews
• Assist with coordination for services to best meet client needs
• Participate in program development with OPBH leadership, including QA and PI projects
• Prepares and maintains statistical reports and records as required by regulatory, organizational and official agencies
• Provide group and individual therapy
• Provides Program oversite for clinical activities, ensures adequate coverage, and works in collaboration with OPBH leadership
• Supervises social work students as assigned
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
• Organize work, sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department objectives, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
• Participate in ongoing education as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.