Behavioral Health Therapist

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Contribute subject matter expertise to design and development of pilot outpatient Suboxone treatment program with physician medical lead and program managers.

Provides substance abuse counseling services including but not limited to assessment, treatment planning, long-term counseling, psycho education, case management, advocacy, and follow-up to adult patient panel.

Conduct mental health assessments with systematic rating tools and track these in a registry.

Consults with patient’s medical team to enhance understanding of patient; provides decision support for treatment planning and assists in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.

Self-care plan development and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction and relaxation and affect regulation.

Support protocol-driven substance abuse treatment for patient panel.

Performs on-call duties as required by program protocols and patient need.

Provide behavioral health care management support for Suboxone patient panel, particularly coordination of care between medical providers and community resources.

0-2 years required 

3-5 years preferred 

Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other master’s level degree that leads to clinical licensure in the state of NJ required. 

Current NJ SW License required – (NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)