Lead Therapist, Full-Time, Somerville NJ

Job Overview :

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified full-time Lead Therapist in Somerville, NJ.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

Masters or Doctoral degree in the Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university

Preferred :

Minimum of two years of clinical experience is a mental health setting

Supervisory experience

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, provide quality internal and external customer service skills, and community outreach experience to foster referral development

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

Certifications and Licenses Required :

NJ State licensure, LCSW, LPC, PhD or PsyD

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day Shift, 40 hours / week
• Full-Time Schedule

Essential Functions :

Provide clinical and administrative support to team members, including coaching and consultation, and assist Director with management of delegated tasks and projects

Conduct billing reconciliation and chart audits

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

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 responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Case Management
• Outreach Initiatives
• Insurance Authorizations and Reviews
• Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Follows and enforces environment of care standards
• Regular contact with referral sources
• 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 supervisory personnel

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.

Benefits and Perks :

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