Clinical Therapist I (Crisis) - 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 I will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide psychological, social, and interventions that support patients and families relating to behavioral/medical health, levels of care, disease and illness and wellness and recovery.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Master's degree in Counseling, or related fields.
2. 0-3 years of total work experience in Social Work or related fields.
3. Work under the supervision or guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with approved clinical supervision or ACS credential.
4. Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
5. Knowledge of crisis intervention theory and its application in a variety of settings.
6. Knowledge of disease management and disease process and differential diagnosis and treatment techniques.
7. Ability to work as part of a team, while building collaborative relationships.
8. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Associate Counselor License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or Associate Marriage and Family Therapy

EPS Department Specific Certification:
Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) certification, or completion required during new hire orientation.

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