Supervising Psychologist

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) in Neptune, New Jersey stands out as the Jersey Shore’s premier not-for-profit health care facility. Hackensack Meridian Health has consistently been rated among the top performing health systems in New Jersey for clinical quality. JSUMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center and houses K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the first and most comprehensive provider of pediatric care in Monmouth and Ocean counties, including a pediatric emergency department and acute care units supported by over 100 pediatric sub-specialists. JSUMC’s adult inpatient psychiatric unit (Rosa 2) is a 29-bed unit with 26 voluntary beds and 3 Short Term Care Facility (STCF) beds, treating adults suffering from psychiatric and emotional disorders. Within the hospital, we offer psychological services to patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit, including individual and group therapy. In addition, we operate on the Consultation Liaison service, providing psychological interventions to patients across the lifespan with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions on the medical floors. Consults come from a variety of referral sources throughout the hospital and include a range of service needs, including evaluation, treatment recommendations, supportive therapy (grief, trauma), behavioral issues, managing depression and anxiety symptoms secondary to medical issues and/or procedures, issues pertaining to bioethics, and familial support. 

Further, conveniently located on JSUMC’s campus, we offer a comprehensive array of outpatient Behavioral Health services, including Adult and Children’s Behavioral Health Services and Therapeutic Nursery. Our office offers specialized therapy, resources and programs for adults and children and adolescents ages 3 to 18, and their families. 

Keeping in line with the values of an academic medical center, we have developed and grown both internship and externship training programs for doctoral level psychology students. We have been approved for an APA accreditation site visit this year. We also function as teachers and clinical supervisors for the Psychiatry Residency Program. As the training programs continue to grow at JSUMC, we are looking for dedicated and passionate supervisors, teachers, and clinicians to provide training and supervision to the next generation of mental health professionals while also providing clinical services to our community of patients.

The Hackensack Meridian Health System currently consists of several licensed psychologists each with specific areas of specialized treatment focus. We serve our community as psychotherapists, evaluators, consultants, and supervisors for a broad range of training programs. We are committed to evidenced-based therapeutic approaches, social justice, and diversity. We are pleased to announce a position for a full time licensed child/adolescent psychologist. The job description is as follows: 

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

1. A Doctoral Degree in Psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.); 2. Licensed or license-eligible in the state of NJ; 3. Experience providing clinical training and supervision, and a commitment to training the next generation of psychologists 4. Sensitivity to multiculturalism and diversity. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

No nights, weekends, or holidays required. No on call responsibilities. Competitive pay. Full benefits package.