Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Lead Therapist, Full-Time, Somerville NJ in Somerville, New Jersey
Lead Therapist, Full-Time, Somerville NJReq #:0000145391
Category:Social Work
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ Somerset
Department:Eating Disorders Outpatient
Location:
RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified full-time Lead Therapist in Somerville, NJ.
Qualifications:
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
Other Duties:
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer