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Hunterdon Health

Director Behavioral Sciences

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$39,819 / year median in New Jersey

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary The basic functions of this position are the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of the Behavioral Medicine program of the Family Medicine Residency. Primary Position Responsibilities 1.Development, implementation, and evaluation of a longitudinal Behavioral Medicine (including videotaping, and preventative programming identifying physician impairment and physician wellbeing) and Psychiatry curriculum. 2.Development, implementation, evaluation of Ethics curriculum appropriate for primary care. 3.Assist with the recruitment and selection of applicants to the residency program. 4.Develop and present Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry, and Ethics conferences based on core topics in the curriculum; arrange for guest speakers to teach cited topics in curriculum requiring specific areas of expertise. Teach Behavioral Medicine curriculum (individual) longitudinal series as designated by resident year, rotation schedule, and curriculum committee. 5.Provide resources for remedial programming for individuals with special needs identified by faculty. 6.Along with the other faculty, to represent the program at local, state and national meetings of professional colleagues in order to incorporate new development into the residency program.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
Required:
Master's Degree in Clinical Training or related area
Preferred:
Doctoral Degree in related area Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
3 years clinical counseling
Preferred:
None License, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Current NJ license for clinical activities (LCSW, or Psychologist) OR Professional Marriage/Family Counselor OR certified in marriage and family therapy OR related certification.
Preferred:
None Knowledge, Skills and/or
Abilities :
Required:
Counseling services with family systems or related fields Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).