Therapist Emergency Services

Hunterdon Medical Center • Flemington, NJ

108d • $66,144 - $82,683

About The Position

The Therapist Emergency Services position at Hunterdon Healthcare System involves evaluating patients for their level of care and providing therapy, linkage, and follow-up services. The therapist will guide patients and their families from the emergency evaluation through all levels of care to hospitalization in the State system.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• 2 years clinical experience.
• State of NJ Screening certification. If not certified, must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with staff, patients, and their families in a high-stress environment with competing demands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a crisis setting.
• Familiar with State of New Jersey Psychiatric and Commitment laws and process.

Responsibilities

• Provides thorough evaluations to patients, including collateral contacts with family and treatment provider(s), both in the medical center and the community.
• Provides therapy to patients and their families.
• Collaborate effectively with Emergency Department, Psychiatry, 2 Central, and other HBH/HHS systems staff.
• Interface with all acute system of care providers (STCF, State Hospital, ICMS, PACT, etc…) and community providers to facilitate appropriate treatment and case management.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Family forming benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree