• Employee Assistant Program Crisis Counselor

    Hunterdon Health Care System (Flemington, NJ)


    Benefits/Perks

     

    - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

     

    - Generous Paid Time Off

     

    - Medical/Dental/Vision

     

    - 403 (b) Employer Contribution

     

    - Employer Paid Liability Coverage

     

    - Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

     

    - Inclusive Family Building Benefits

     

    - Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

    Position Summary

    Evaluates patients for level of care, provides Psychotherapy, 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.

    Primary Position Responsibilities

    1.Provide thorough evaluations to patients, including collateral contacts with family and treatment provider(s), both in the Medical Center and the community.

    2.Provide Psychotherapy to patients and their families.

    3.Collaborate effectively with Emergency Department, Psychiatry, 2 Central, and other HBH/HHS systems staff.

    4.Interface with all acute system of care providers (STCF, State Hospital, ICMS, PACT, etc…) and community providers to facilitate appropriate treatment and case management.

    5.Provide accurate and timely documentation of all activities.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    Required:

    Master’s Degree in Social Work, or Psychology

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

    Required:

    2 years clinical experience

    Preferred:

    Experience is a crisis setting

    License, Registry or Certification:

    Required:

    ?LCSW, LPC or related clinical licensure.

    ?State of NJ Screening certification (within 6 months of hire)

    ?Valid Drivers License

    Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

    Preferred:

    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).