Therapist II, LCSW, LPC, PhD or PsyD, Somerville, NJ

Job Overview :

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Therapist II in Somerville, NJ. This position will work in Eating Disorders Outpatient Unit.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• Masters degree from an accredited school of Social Work or Counseling degree from an accredited school, PhD from an accredited college or university
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills
• Two years or more years job related clinical experience

Preferred :

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Eating Disorder experience.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, provide quality internal and external customer service skills.
• Preferred qualifications include proficiency utilizing productivity software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) and electronic medical record systems.
• Billing experience within an outpatient setting.
• Case Management experience within an outpatient setting.
• LAC, LSW will be considered with 2+ years clinical experience in an intensive programming setting (PHP / IOP / RTC / INP).

Certifications and Licenses Required :

NJ State licensure, LCSW, LPC, PhD or PsyD required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions :

• Knowledge and ability to function as a team member, compile, organize and document clinical assessments, intervention techniques, treatment and discharge planning.
• Provides individual, group and family therapy with adolescents and adults.
• Possess excellent clinical assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment and crisis evaluation skills.
• Ability to implement crisis intervention, ongoing treatment, evaluation of clinical progress and determination of future course of treatment.
• Regularly participates in treatment team meetings and attends rounds.
• Provides coverage for team members as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Department of Health and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Adheres to all ethical, legal and confidentiality guidelines for delivery of treatment services.
• Enhances professional competence by regularly attending continuing education programs.

Documentation

Demonstrated excellence in maintaining clinical documentation within organizational and regulatory requirement timelines.

Psychosocial assessments, group, individual and family sessions Treatment plans, progress notes, telephone contacts, and discharge summaries Submits billing charges in a timely manner.

Additional Related Duties

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Case Management
• Insurance Authorizations and Reviews
• Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Follows and enforces environment of care standards.
• Performs all duties in a friendly and courteous manner offering assistance to physicians, patients, families, visitors and co-workers.

Extends courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal relationships, including telephone contacts.

• Demonstrates the ability to respond to instruction from peers or superiors in order to complete department tasks.
• Performs other departmental duties as directed by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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