Therapist II in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Therapist II

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Eating Disorders Outpatient

Req #: 0000247632

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $89,169.60 - $107,868.80 per year

Pay Transparency:

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

Job Overview:

Provide assessment, prevention/intervention, education, treatment and discharge services to adult psychiatric patients and their families. The clinician will also actively participate in Department specific and hospital wide activities to ensure regulatory compliance enhance program development and quality improvement. Additionally the clinician will engage in community outreach, professional associations and marketing activities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work or Counseling; or a PhD from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related clinical experience required. Experience with community marketing and referral development preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: NJ State licensure (LCSW or LPC) is preferred. LSW or LAC is acceptable depending on experience level.
• Skills:
  • Excellent customer satisfaction and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
  • Ability to present effectively to internal and external customers.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy for crisis intervention, ongoing treatment, and evaluation of progress.
• Determines future course of treatment and maintains professional competence through continuing education.
• Maintains up-to-date records including psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Submits billing charges accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participates in treatment rounds and works with insurance companies/case managers to monitor resources.
• Coordinates with other clinicians and adheres to all ethical, legal, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Covers additional groups or patients as required by the supervisor.
• Maintains regular contact with referral sources and facilitates ancillary provider referrals.
• Actively markets the Eating Disorder Program through community outreach and training sessions.
• Provides specialized information regarding eating disorders to patients, families, and the community.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide appropriate care for infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Identifies and interprets age-specific health care needs.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions, Safety, and Infection Control policies.
• Ensures practice follows corporate compliance and regulatory guidelines (NJSDOH and JCAHO).
• Maintains a safe/clean environment and follows incident reporting procedures.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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.