Sr Primary Therapist

Job Title: Sr Primary Therapist

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health-Child OP

Req #: 0000220428

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.64 - $35.57 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Primary Therapist facilitates treatment and provides coordination of referrals and intakes, direct practice in the areas of individual, family and group psychotherapy, treatment planning and consumer education.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Social Work or Counseling in Psychology or related field.
• License in Social Work from NJ Board of Social Work Examiners or a License in Counseling from the NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapists is required
• Three to five years of clinical experience with psychiatric disorder target client population and the dual-diagnosed target client population preferred.
• Group work, individual and family counseling skills are imperative.
• Experience with child and adolescent populations.
• Partial Hospital Program experience is also recommended.
• Must have completed the coursework for Prevocational Services in New Jersey.
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. State Driver's License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Perform Intake Assessments following initial contact or referral. Present an assessment to the treatment team and complete the required documentation for the clinical record.
• Perform Crisis Intervention with the cooperation of other treatment team members. Perform interventions with the screening center staff when required.
• Delivers therapeutic services identified in the treatment plan, which may include one or more of the following: individual, group, conjoint, family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and outreach.
• Complete a Treatment Plan with direct participation from each consumer on the caseload. Attend treatment planning meetings and conduct treatment strategy with other members of the treatment team.
• Complete documentation in the medical record according to department policy. Treatment Plans, Progress Notes and treatment summaries include all required information and meet the timeframe requirements according to policy, and to comply with Division of Mental Health Services and JCAHO standards.
• Facilitate individual and Family Therapy according to treatment plan recommendations.
• Assume active participation in Performance Improvement Projects. Initiate improvement efforts and work collaboratively with the treatment team to identify areas of needed improvement. Develop and facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups ongoing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer