What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional Therapist position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Licensed Professional Therapist
For Keeps
Psychotherapy services are considered an integral part of the multidisciplinary therapeutic process and are provided within the context of the Quality Improvement Program-New Jersey(QIP-NJ). The Therapist/Licensed Social Worker coordinates the multidisciplinary treatment of the patient and family.
The Licensed Professional Therapist will:
- Coordinate the multidisciplinary treatment of the patient and family
- Implement the service and discharge plan as appropriate to the ages of the patients and to the developmental life cycle stage
- Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area
- Function as an interdisciplinary team member in a specialty area
Requirements:
- Masters from accredited Graduate School of Counseling or Masters in other area of human/social services.
- NJ Professional License: LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LMFT. NPI and Medical Non Billing Provider Number are required; the application should be submitted to the State within the first 30 days of employment.
- Minimum of 1 year experience providing mental health services for children and families.
- A genuine respect and interest in working with the emotionally disturbed population.
- Knowledge of case management services mandatory.
- BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association within six months of employment.
Grade 120