Job Overview:

The Patient Navigator provides short-term therapy services, and connects clients to appropriate levels of care to assist with stabilization. Conducts individual, family and group therapy as needed. Conducts crisis counseling and is knowledgeable of resources to assist in client stabilization. Employs, and is knowledgeable of evidence-based practices for clients with a broad range of mental health and substance abuse issues. Acts as an interdisciplinary team member with ongoing communication with colleagues and doctors. Complies will all state and federal regulations. Employs excellent time management skills. Keeps records and statistics relevant to treatment. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues in our high reliability organization. Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance and high risk committees as applicable. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• LSW license
• Prior experience in Psychotherapy

Preferred:

• LCSW license

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Provides short-term therapy services, and connects clients to appropriate levels of care to assist with stabilizationy
• Conducts individual, family and group therapy as needed
• Conducts crisis counseling and is knowledgeable of resources to assist in client stabilization
• Employs, and is knowledgeable of evidence-based practices for clients with a broad range of mental health and substance abuse issues
• Acts as an interdisciplinary team member with ongoing communication with colleagues and doctors
• Keeps records and statistics relevant to treatment
• Performs other tasks as assigned

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.