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JobsCounselor JobsHealthcare Jobs in New JerseyClinical Therapist I (Crisis) - (Full-Time)

Pays $71,267 — Counselor market median is ~$73k (8 jobs)

Hackensack Meridian Health logo
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, New Jersey

Clinical Therapist I (Crisis) - (Full-Time)

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time crisis therapist providing psychosocial assessments and therapy. Starting salary $71,267. Hackensack, NJ.

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I – Crisis, Full-Time in Hackensack, New Jersey. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $71,267
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Benefits

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Clinical Therapist I – Crisis, Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers behavioral health interventions to patients and families. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective care, discharge planning, and emergency response in accordance with hospital policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field with 0-3 years of experience. Professional licensure as an Associate Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionBehavioral health treatmentCase managementDischarge planningDifferential diagnosisEvidence-based practiceDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSocial determinants of health assessmentEmergency responseCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
28%
Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Benefits

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