Therapist Emergency Services

Evaluates patients for level of care, Provides Therapy, linkage, and follow-up services.

Guides patients and their families from the Emergency evaluation through all levels of care to hospitalization in the State system.

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.

Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Psychology

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

2 years clinical experience

State of NJ Screening certification.

If not certified, must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Excellent Communication and problem solving skills.

Ability to interact with staff, patients and their families in a high stress environment with competing demands.

Familiar with State of New Jersey Psychiatric and Commitment laws and process.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees.

Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement.

When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).