What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychotherapist Senior - Full-Time, Toms River, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Evaluates patient s psychotherapeutic needs and provides psychotherapy, behavioral support, and caregiver education/support for outpatient autistic populations under age 5, as indicated.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master s Degree
- NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
- Tact, initiative and judgment in performance of duties
- Minimum 5-years of experience working with children under five years old and their caregivers
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- NJ LCSW
- AHA BLS Provider Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full Time
- 40 hours/week
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with developmental pediatrician or other diagnostician and caregiver to identify treatment goal
- Provides effective individual, family group psychotherapy as indicated with emphasis on parenting of young children with autism or related issues
- Identifies and assists with linkage to community supports as needed
- Identifies realistic goals for psychotherapy
- Attends program development and case conferences as indicated for patients treated or evaluated
- Provides in-services to staff and community agencies as requested by Supervisor
- Disseminates findings accurately and sensitively, according to Department policy
- Provides supervision to staff, fellows, interns and externs as indicated
- Provides effective team consultation as needed
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
