Clinical Therapist (Emergency Psychiatric Services) - Per Diem Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Clinical Therapist, Emergency Psychiatric Services provides clinically competent assessment to determine appropriate level of care in the least restrictive environment which may include psychiatric assessment, safety planning and collaboration with members of the Behavioral Health clinical team to determine case disposition in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.

*Seeking a Per Diem Clinician to pick up shifts as needed which includes days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, as needed; should be able to work at least 2 shifts per month.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Therapist, Emergency Psychiatric Services at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Provides clinically competent psychiatric assessment to determine appropriate level of care in the least restrictive environment.
2. Provides clinically competent case management services to patients as needed. Accurately and timely assesses readiness for discharge or transfer. Makes appropriate judgments, utilizing available resources in a collaborative approach, demonstrates competence per department requirements.
3. Maintains awareness of the sources of reimbursements for the service and follows through to ensure that all requirements are met.
4. Documentation:
     a. Initial Assessment: Initial assessment is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and
     procedures.
     b. Collateral Contacts: Collateral contacts are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and
     procedures.
     c. Progress notes are completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and procedures.
     d. Psychiatric Consultation: Consultation is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies and
     procedures.
     e. Insurance Pre-certification: Confirmation and pre-certification of insurance is completed in an accurate and timely
     procedure within program policies and procedures.
     f. Safety Planning: When applicable, safety plan is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies
     and procedures.
     g. Discharge/Transfer: Discharge/Transfer plan is completed in an accurate and timely procedure within program policies
     and procedures.
5. Maintains and provides knowledge of current issues in the field. Shares information from conferences, articles, training
with others. Demonstrates a clear understanding of performance improvement activities within the department. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement process.
6. Demonstrates clinical competency in the provision of Behavioral Health Services in accordance with New Jersey's state licensure requirements.
7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
8. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Master's degree in Counseling or equivalent.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Competent in Electronic Medical Record documentation systems.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Associate Counselor License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or Professional Counselor License or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
2. CPI certification completion required during new hire orientation if the certification is not current.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Starting at $32.92 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.