Psychotherapist (LCSW) - Full Time - Eatontown, NJ

Job Title: Psychotherapist

Location: Monmouth (MNC)

Department Name: Psychology

Req #: 0000232404

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $98,000.00 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:

Works with patients newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ages 5 years or younger in the outpatient setting. Evaluates each patient's psychotherapeutic needs and provides psychotherapy, behavioral support, and caregiver education/support, as indicated.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree
• NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Tact, initiative and judgment in performance of duties
• Minimum one-year of experience working with children under five years old and their caregivers

Preferred:

• Experience with young children diagnosed with autism
• Familiarity with parenting programs for parents of young children with autism

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ LCSW
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part Time
• Evening work
• Flexibiliy in work hours and performance of duties

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with developmental pediatrician or other diagnostician and caregiver to identify treatment goal
• Provides effective individual, family group psychotherapy as indicated with emphasis on parenting of young children with autism or related issues
• Identifies and assists with linkage to community supports as needed
• Identifies realistic goals for psychotherapy
• Attends program development and case conferences as indicated for patients treated or evaluated
• Provides in-services to staff and community agencies as requested by Supervisor
• Disseminates findings accurately and sensitively, according to Department policy
• Provides supervision to staff, fellows, interns and externs as indicated
• Provides effective team consultation as needed
• Meets minimum annual expected volumes

Other Duties: