Mental Health Clinician (Full-Time)

About the role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Mental Health Clinician functions as a clinical Mental Health Clinician under the supervision of the Section Chief, Audrey Hepburn Children's House and the Supervisor Psychology, in accordance with the Ethical Principles of Mental Health Clinicians and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association, guidelines from the New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners, and standards set forth by the joint Commission. In general, the Mental Health Clinician independently diagnoses and treats
mental disorders and aspects of psychological adjustment. Specific to the Children's House, the Mental Health Clinician performs those functions in the area of child maltreatment and family violence. The specific scope of practice will be articulated in the delineation of privileges as issued in the process of appointment to the Medical Staff.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Earned Doctorate in Psychology, internship in clinical child, school psychology, adult clinical and/or pediatric psychology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Practicing Psychologist License or Psychologist License or Psychology, Three Year Permit License.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!