Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Clinical Therapist II - Crisis Unit - Full time with benefits - Day
Job ID
2020-87709
Department
O-CRISIS UNIT
Site
Ocean Medical Center
Job Location
US-NJ-Brick
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
36
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Varied
Weekend Work
Every Other Weekend
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
Four of 6
Overview
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
The Clinical Therapist II is responsible for rendering professional clinical services to patients and evaluating their psychiatric needs in the ER Crisis Unit. This includes providing Biopsychosocial assessments for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders, both in crisis unit and in ED.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Clinical Therapist II at Hackensack Meridian includes:
Providing the patient with assessment/evaluation in a very busy ER Crisis Unit
- Gathering collateral information from the patient's provider and family
- Working in collaboration with the ER physician and the psychiatrist and nurse to formulate discharge or hospitalization
- Working closely with community agencies and hospitals to receive information and process discharge and transfer plans for psychiatric patients
Qualifications
- New Jersey LSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC is required
- Master's degree in Social Work or Psychological Counseling is required
- Two (2) years of experience working in a hospital-based mental health position is preferred
- CPR certification is preferred
- Crisis experience is a plus
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
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