“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.”

Carrier Clinic, a behavioral health system, has been a trusted source of compassionate help and supportive healing for patients and their families since we opened our doors in 1910.

 Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for those afflicted with mental disorders or substance abuse. We rank among the top psychiatric and rehab recovery centers in NJ for several reasons. We’re always respectful of our patients’ privacy. We’re always compassionate to each individual situation. Our specialized mental health and addiction treatment programs work to return adults, adolescents, and older adults back to enjoyable and productive lives.

• This position functions under the supervision of the Unit Directors or Nursing Supervisors.  Provides therapeutic group activities as scheduled. Performs a variety of patient care and therapeutic activities.  Acts as a support to the multidisciplinary team in the treatment and rehabilitation of the patient. 
• Plans and conducts discussion groups, activities groups and psycho-educational groups.
• Completes the daily MHT schedule under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. 
• Provides educational materials that consider patients’ age, educational level, culture and identified learning needs.
• Identifies performance improvement opportunities and participates in the unit’s ongoing performance improvement data collection.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology, nursing or related field
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 90 days of hire

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Drivers License