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Sr Primary Therapist
Req #: 0000266236
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Mental Health Adult OP
Pay Range: $31.00 - $35.45 per hour
Location:
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
Job Title: Sr Primary Therapist
Location: Jersey City Medical Center
Department Name: Mental Health Adult OP
Req #: 0000266236
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $31.00 - $35.45 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.
Sr Primary Therapist
As a Senior Primary Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive clinical and behavioral health services to adult patients. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with individuals and families through psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management, outreach, and care coordination. You will develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and connect patients with appropriate resources and services. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will serve as an advocate and trusted clinical professional while helping patients address mental health needs, achieve treatment goals, and improve their overall quality of life.
A typical day for a Senior Primary Therapist may include:
Providing direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy, couples counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach services
Conducting comprehensive patient interviews to obtain psychosocial histories, assess current functioning, identify presenting problems, and review previous treatment
Developing comprehensive written psychosocial assessments based on patient history, presenting concerns, and age or developmental considerations when applicable
Developing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting initial and comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans in a timely manner
Providing therapeutic services identified within each patient's individualized treatment plan
Delivering crisis intervention, screening, outreach, and other behavioral health services based on patient and program needs
Providing case management services, including information and referral, resource linkage, advocacy, planning, monitoring, and follow-up
Consulting with psychiatrists, program directors, nursing personnel, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient care
Participating in crisis management responses for patients who may present a danger to themselves, others, or property in accordance with program protocols
Providing scheduled crisis and outreach services when indicated
Maintaining assigned patient charts and ensuring all required clinical documentation is completed accurately and within established timeframes
Coordinating appropriate patient termination, follow-up, and continuity of care in accordance with treatment plans
Participating in case conferences and presenting relevant patient information to support collaborative treatment planning
Participating in departmental clinical and administrative meetings, Grand Rounds, and other organizational programs
Attending regular clinical supervision and actively participating in professional learning and development
Maintaining established departmental and hospital policies, procedures, quality assurance standards, safety requirements, environmental standards, and infection control practices
Meeting assigned productivity and customer satisfaction requirements
Completing charge tickets and submitting required service data within established program timeframes
Using computer systems to document services, enter patient information, schedule appointments, and coordinate care when assigned
Providing supervisors with required service data and other information in a timely manner
Taking responsibility for ongoing professional growth through participation in educational programs and continuing development opportunities
This role might be for you if:
You are passionate about helping adults address mental health and behavioral health challenges
You enjoy providing direct clinical services and building therapeutic relationships with patients
You have strong assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and case management skills
You communicate effectively with patients, families, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams
You are comfortable working with individuals who may be experiencing significant emotional distress or psychiatric crises
You can remain calm, professional, and focused when working in stressful or unpredictable situations
You are organized and able to manage clinical documentation, treatment plans, patient follow-up, and multiple responsibilities simultaneously
You are comfortable participating in crisis management situations involving patients who may present a danger to themselves, others, or property
You value collaboration, clinical supervision, continuing education, and professional development
You are committed to maintaining patient confidentiality, safety, quality standards, and organizational policies
You are adaptable and comfortable providing services in both clinical and community-based settings
You are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health services
To be considered for this Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity:
You have a Master's degree (MSW/MA) in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
Two years of clinical experience working with adults is required
You are licensed, license-eligible, or otherwise meet applicable professional credentialing requirements for the position
Screener eligibility is required where assigned
A valid New Jersey driver's license is required where assigned; a driver's license is not required for Adult Outpatient Services
Drivers operating an RWJBH-insured vehicle must maintain a current, unrestricted driver's license issued by their state of residence with all necessary endorsements for the vehicle being operated
You are computer literate and able to use applicable systems for documentation, scheduling, data entry, and care coordination
Crisis Intervention Training is required
You are able to work effectively in stressful, unpredictable, and potentially hazardous behavioral health environments
You are able to work in close contact with patients who may present a danger to themselves, others, or property
You are able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, kneeling, and climbing as required
You have corrected vision sufficient to perform required job duties and are able to hear normal conversation and communicate clearly
You are able to comply with applicable safety, environmental, infection control, and quality standards
You are willing to work in an environment where exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, electro-mechanical hazards, flammable or explosive gases, outdoor elements, and other unpredictable situations may occur
You demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
The schedule is as follows: Mon-Fri, 2 days would be 10am-6pm, the other 3 days are 9am-5pm.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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| Location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Salary | $31–$35.45 Per Hour |
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