Position Summary

Provides clinical services and therapy for clients impacted by behavioral health and substance use disorders. Provides case management services in treatment planning. Leads psychotherapy group, participates in treatment plan meetings.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.Provides clinical services to behavioral health patients and their families.

2.Leads Psychotherapy group.

3.Maintain resource materials, community referrals, case management services.

4.Documentation includes psychosocial intake within 72 hours of admission. Update notes every 2-3 days and as needed, Master Treatment Plan.

5.Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Participates in department meetings, collaborates with Behavioral Health service line and Inpatient Care Coordination Departments.

6.Maintains/collaborates on departmental policies and procedures.

7.Maintains compliance with regulating bodies. Maintains compliance with Licensing.

8.Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Experience in Behavioral Health Services.

Preferred:

Three years social work experience, preferably in an inpatient/hospital setting

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

●New Jersey Licensure for Social Work, LSW or LCSW.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

●Strong clinical assessment skills and the knowledge and ability to respond to routine social work related inquiries.

●Knowledge of local community resources.

●Clinical training in psychotherapy and substance use.

●Group facilitation

●Crisis Intervention. Completion of Hunterdon Health’s approved behavior management training upon hire and annually thereafter.

●Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and prioritize, works effectively in stressful situations.

●Clinician demonstrates knowledge of evidenced based practices in the provision of care included but not limited to: Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Universal Screening for SUD

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).