Mental Health Clinician (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician functions as a clinical mental health clinician under the supervision of the Section Chief, Audrey Hepburn Children's House, and the Supervisor Psychology. The role follows the Ethical Principles of Mental Health Clinicians and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association, New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners guidelines, and Joint Commission standards. The clinician independently diagnoses and treats mental disorders and aspects of psychological adjustment. At the Children's House, the work focuses on child maltreatment and family violence. The specific scope of practice is defined by the delineation of privileges issued during appointment to the Medical Staff. The position conducts diagnostic evaluations, performs specialized psychological and psychosocial evaluations of children and adults, provides evidence-based psychological interventions and trauma-informed treatment, and coordinates case management with relevant agencies. The clinician also provides crisis and emergency services as needed, consults within Pediatrics, collaborates with county multidisciplinary teams, maintains required records, and contributes to community and professional education.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Psychology.
Internship in clinical child, school psychology, adult clinical and/or pediatric psychology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Practicing Psychologist License, Psychologist License, or Psychology Three Year Permit License.

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology.

Responsibilities

Assumes the duties and responsibilities of a Mental Health Clinician as prescribed by training and standards and delineated by the medical staff appointment.
Conducts diagnostic evaluations and uses and interprets assessment tools, integrating results into a diagnostic impression.
Performs specialized psychological and psychosocial evaluations of children and adults in cases of child maltreatment and family violence.
Provides effective, evidence-based psychological interventions.
Provides specialized trauma-informed treatment to children and families in cases of child maltreatment and family violence.
Functions as a consultant in the Department of Pediatrics in the areas of child maltreatment.
Provides case management and coordination with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P).
Provides program services in accordance with HUMC policy and procedures, Joint Commission standards, DCF and DCP&P requirements, American Psychological Association standards, and New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners standards.
Maintains records and documentation of patient contact according to New Jersey law and DCF and DCP&P requirements.
Works cooperatively with county multidisciplinary teams, including prosecutors, detectives, child protective services workers, and victim advocates.
Provides crisis intervention and emergency services to victims as needed.
Serves as a resource and liaison to community and governmental agencies seeking medical and mental health information or services for victims of child maltreatment.
Participates in professional and community education conferences and seminars on related topics.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational & Managerial Competencies and Organizational Competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.