Therapist II

Job Title: Therapist II

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Eating Disorders Outpatient

Req #: 0000249427

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $89,169.60 - $107,868.80 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Therapist II provides comprehensive clinical assessments, crisis interventions, therapeutic treatment, and discharge planning services for adult psychiatric patients and their families within the specialized Eating Disorders Outpatient program at RWJUH Somerset (SOM). Operating under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, this professional delivers individual, group, and family therapy while ensuring strict regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and utilization management. Additionally, this role actively engages in community outreach, professional associations, and referral marketing activities to expand and support the program's growth.

Qualifications

Required:

• Educational Track (One of the following matches):
  • Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work (MSW).
  • Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited school.
  • PhD from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related clinical experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills (including basic word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications).
• Solid foundation in age-specific care guidelines across the lifespan, particularly interpreting data relative to adult psychiatric and eating disorder health requirements.

Preferred:

• Active New Jersey State Licensure (LCSW or LPC preferred; LSW or LAC acceptable depending on clinical experience).
• Minimum of one (1) year of dedicated clinical experience in a mental health or outpatient eating disorders setting.
• Proven experience driving community marketing, clinical referral development, and external stakeholder relationships.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (FT) - Day
• Shift details, hours, and occasional overtime needs will be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Therapy: Conducts high-quality individual, group, and family therapy sessions for crisis intervention, ongoing treatment, clinical progress evaluations, and future discharge determinations.
• Documentation & Billing: Completes and maintains meticulous electronic health records, including psychosocial assessments, outcome studies, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries; submits billing charges accurately and on time.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participates actively in scheduled treatment rounds; coordinates care with team members to monitor healthcare resources, handles case management, and reviews authorizations with insurance companies.
• Referral Marketing & Outreach: Actively markets the Eating Disorder Program to internal and external partners; manages regular updates to referral sources, sends professional thank-you communications, and leads community education sessions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adheres strictly to all ethical, legal, and confidentiality guidelines; ensures full compliance with corporate guidelines and standards set by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJSDOH) and The Joint Commission (JCAHO).
• Environment of Care: Demonstrates full awareness of hospital safety, infection control, standard precautions, and incident reporting procedures to keep a clean, safe, and welcoming clinical space.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education