Sr Primary Therapist

Job Title: Sr Primary Therapist

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Mental Health-Child OP

Req #: 0000247071

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.00 - $48.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly 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.

The Child and Adolescent Outpatient Behavioral Health program provides evidenced-based and patient-centered mental health treatment serving individuals ages 5 to 17 and their families.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Primary Therapist will provide direct clinical practice in the areas of psychotherapy (individual, family and group), treatment planning, consumer education, advocacy, and coordination of care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's in Social Work or Counseling in Psychology or related field
• Three to five years of clinical experience with psychiatric disorder target client population and the dual-diagnosed target client population preferred
• Group work, individual and family counseling skills are imperative
• Experience with child and adolescent populations
• Must have completed the coursework for Pre-vocational Services in New Jersey

Preferred:

• Partial Hospital Program experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• License in Social Work from NJ Board of Social Work Examiners or a License in Counseling from the NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Must possess and maintain a valid N.J. State Driver's License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, facilitate intakes, complete biopsychosocial assessments, co-construct treatment planning, initiate treatment interventions and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform clinical case management and complete outreaches in the community when appropriate.
• Statistics will be completed as required
• All documentation is completed in compliance with the requirements set by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services, Department of Health and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
• The Social Worker will participate in staff meetings, trainings, continuing education and will take an active role in Performance Improvement Projects
• The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and reporting safety issues such as the patient's safety towards self and/or others, and hazardous environments (e,g, damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• ...and more!