Sr Primary Therapist

Job Title: Sr Primary Therapist

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Jersey City Board of Ed. Gran t

Req#: 0000196621

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ 30.39-$34.71 per hour

Pay Transparency :

The above reflects the anticipated per hour 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:

Looking for a dynamic, compassionate clinician to join a school based mental health program treating adolescents and their families in a supportive, Trauma informed environment, working closely with school personnel to support the behavioral health needs of the student population.

Clinician will be working closely with school personnel to support the behavioral health needs of the student population.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or related field
• At least 1 year experience working with children and/or adolescent.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and experience with CBT a plus

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ LAC, LPC licensed

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday to Friday
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Delivers direct clinical services such as individual, group, or family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management, outreach services and serves as a metal health consultant
• Service delivery reflects all relevant age/developmental considerations
• Develops comprehensive history on the patient, including psychosocial development, current functioning, presenting problem, and history of treatment, through interviews with the patient, family and/or significant others
• Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation, in a timely fashion of initial interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Terminates with assigned patients as per the treatment plan, ensures appropriate termination, follow-up, and timely documentation
• Presents closed MRs to supervisor on time and fully compliant
• Attends weekly supervision
• Takes active role in learning
• Participates/presents in case conferences
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and development through on-going participation in educational programs on-site and off-site, including clinically overseeing interns in the program
• Meets customer satisfaction goals

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer