Mental Health Professional Lic at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Mental Health Professional Lic

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Therapeutic Learning Center

Req #: 0000224832

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $38.17- $47.70 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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:

Performs initial Psychosocial Assessments, develops initial treatment plan based on client specific needs, and provides psycho-education to patients and families as assigned. Conducts Group Interactive Psychotherapy in addition to providing case management and maintaining regular collateral contact with agencies, school and families adhering to confidentiality policies. Participates in the development of treatment plans, comprehensive assessments and discharge plans. Licensed Mental Health Professional will participate in annual facility and department specific competency trainings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in recognized mental discipline with appropriate licensure which may include LCSW, LSW, LPC or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum two years prior work experience preferred.
• Certification or successful completion of training will be done within three months of start date. Successful completion of all orientation programs is required.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 8:00—5:00
• 35 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

• Appropriately utilizes supervision to problem solve around clinical issues of staff dynamics
• Can identify d work through sources of client’s resistance to treatment.
• Demonstrates the ability to empower clients to function autonomously with the long term goal or reducing their utilization of mental health services
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and facilitate groups that are clinically appropriate to the current client population
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate interventions in both non-crisis and crisis situations
• Develop treatment strategy and plan that can be related in behaviorally specific short and long term goals
• Develops formulation of the case incorporating presenting problem, and current circumstances.
• Documents clearly and precisely progress notes for all patient contacts.
• Is able to explore alternate treatment modalities and make referrals when appropriate
• Is knowledgeable about client’s medication regimen and side effects
• Maintains regular collateral contact with agencies, school and family members, adhering to confidentiality policies.
• Monitors all medication appointments.
• Provides case management services to clients on case loads
• Provides feedback on group development during team and staff meetings
• Submits all session billing forms on the same day of the session.
• is able to identify when treatment goals have been reached and when benefit of treatment has been maximized

• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.

• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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