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RWJBarnabas Health Chronic Illness Psychotherapist (Pediatrics) - Full Time - Monmouth County, NJ in Eatontown, New Jersey
Chronic Illness Psychotherapist (Pediatrics) - Full Time - Monmouth County, NJReq #:45635
Category:Psychologist
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Psychology Monmouth
Location:
Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH), 200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Job Overview:
As an integral member of our team, this psychotherapist will provide outpatient consultation and therapy services. You will work primarily with patients diagnosed with GI and other chronic illnesses, including medical obesity, abdominal pain, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) and diabetes
Qualifications:
Required:
PhD, PsyD, EdD, or LCSW
NJ LCSW or Psychologist license
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Valid Driver s license
Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents/significant others
Preferred:
Specific training and skills in pediatric chronic pain, as well as cognitive behavioral, biofeedback and hypnotherapy interventions
Experience working with children/teens with chronic illness and/or health psychology
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ LCSW or Psychologist license
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Valid Driver s license
Scheduling Requirements:
Full Time
40 hours/week
Flexible Scheduling * Telemed Options Available
Partial remote includes after school/evening hours (ex: 4-7pm)
Essential Functions:
Performing complete psycho-diagnostic evaluations and Identify realistic goals for psychotherapy
Providing effective individual, family and group psychotherapy including the use of cognitive behavioral, biofeedback and hypnotherapy interventions with children/adolescents.
Evaluation and treatment of medical obesity clients using motivational interview techniques.
Evaluation and treatment of pre-surgical, bariatric surgery candidates.
Attending program development and case conferences for patients treated or evaluated
Understanding developmental needs of patient when planning and implementing treatments
Obtaining and interpreting patient s behavior based on an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processes
Providing in-services to staff and community agencies as necessary
Supervising staff, fellows, interns and externs as needed
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer