Clinician Senior

Job Title : Clinician Senior ( Bi-Lingual (Spanish / English) Clinical Specialist)

Location : Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req# : 0000143589

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Department name : GR-Regional Diagnostic Treatment

Job Overview :

Provides crisis intervention and emergency services to child victims and families as needed, in English or Spanish.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• Master’s degree (or higher) in psychology or social work
• NJ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or License-eligible psychologist with NJ permit (Ph.D., Psy. D.)
• Bi-Lingual

Preferred :

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable) :

• Certification in phlebotomy and / or training program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions) :

• Varies
• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions :

• Psychosocial Assessments : Able to conduct forensic psychosocial evaluations of Spanish-speaking children and adolescents referred for child maltreatment
• Crisis Intervention : Provides crisis intervention and emergency services to child victims and families as needed, in English or Spanish.
• Spanish-speaking Parent Support Group Leader : Facilitates and leads Trauma-Focused support group for parents of child abuse victims;

Trains Master’s level social work and psychology students to co-lead Spanish-speaking group sessions.

• Psychotherapy : Provides trauma-focused individual and group therapy to child victims and families in Spanish.
• Forensic Reports, treatment plans and progress notes : Provides well integrated psychosocial evaluations in timely fashion for use by DCPP and their Deputy Attorney Generals (DAGs) as needed for court proceedings.

Provides Spanish translations as relevant and necessary within forensic reports.

• Develops and monitors patient treatment plans with goals, measurable objectives and outcomes.
• Maintains timely progress notes necessary for documentation in medical records.
• Training in Child Maltreatment : Provides training in child abuse and neglect to hospitals, community agencies, schools and to other professionals in the field of child maltreatment.
• Trains Master’s level social work and psychology students in TF-CBT for Spanish speaking populations.
• Reports to Supervising Psychologist or Metro Clinical Director

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