Mental Health Therapist

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

13h • $27 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist. This role provides psychiatric crisis intervention, therapy, referral coordination, and discharge planning for patients and clients of CentraState Healthcare System. Orientation and annual renewals include successful completion of non-violent crisis intervention training.

Requirements

• A master's degree in a mental-health-related field from an accredited educational institution OR Bachelor's degree in a mental-health-related field from an accredited educational institution, plus two years of experience in a psychiatric setting OR Licensure as a registered professional nurse.
• Psychiatric Social Work or related field required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
• CPR Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of experience in mental health service preferred.
• Certification in specialty area such as Certified Alcoholism Counselor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patients' individual needs.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Interviews patients and/or family members as appropriate. Obtains a psycho-social history and assessment.
• Identifies situations indicating possible abuse, dependencies, growth and development problems, and sexual orientation issues.
• Appropriately analyzes all available data in formulating diagnostic impression.
• Considers physical, psychosocial and educational needs in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Consults psychiatrist as appropriate.
• Develops appropriate treatment plan and priorities based on patient assessment and diagnosis and history of substance abuse.
• Coordinates treatment plan with other healthcare providers and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Provides clinical assessment and triage, makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling.
• Recommends appropriate method or methods of therapy including individual, couple, family or group.
• Accurately assesses the needs of the patients and appropriately triages crisis line calls.
• Collaborates with other health care providers in planning and carrying out plans for providing services.
• Assesses the patient and family educational needs and abilities and provides appropriate education.
• Maintains knowledge of and professional relationship with agencies providing community and mental health services.
• Recognizes need for services and refers patients and/or family members to appropriate agencies.
• Collaborates with hospital staff and external agencies to arrange transportation and/or transfer.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level