Chronic Illness Psychotherapist (Pediatrics) - Full Time - Monmouth County, NJ

Job Overview:

As an integral member of our team, this psychotherapist will provide outpatient consultation and therapy services. You will work primarily with patients diagnosed with GI and other chronic illnesses, including medical obesity, abdominal pain, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) and diabetes

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD, PsyD, EdD, or LCSW
• NJ LCSW or Psychology license
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver s license
• Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents/significant others

Preferred:

• Specific training and skills in pediatric chronic pain, as well as cognitive behavioral, biofeedback and hypnotherapy interventions
• Experience working with children/teens with chronic illness and/or health psychology

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ LCSW or Psychology license
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver s license

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• Flexible Scheduling * Telemed Options Available
• Partial remote includes after school/evening hours (ex: 4-7pm)

Essential Functions:

• Performing complete psycho-diagnostic evaluations and Identify realistic goals for psychotherapy
• Providing effective individual, family and group psychotherapy including the use of cognitive behavioral, biofeedback and hypnotherapy interventions with children/adolescents.
• Evaluation and treatment of medical obesity clients using motivational interview techniques.
• Evaluation and treatment of pre-surgical, bariatric surgery candidates.
• Attending program development and case conferences for patients treated or evaluated
• Understanding developmental needs of patient when planning and implementing treatments
• Obtaining and interpreting patient s behavior based on an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processes
• Providing in-services to staff and community agencies as necessary
• Supervising staff, fellows, interns and externs as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.