What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (Fulltime/0.9FTE) position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position working in the new, Crisis Walk-In Center. Incumbent will work 36 hours per week. The Crisis Walk-In Center is open Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, and Sat-Sun 9am-2pm. Incumbent would have opportunity to make work schedule based on days/hours the center is open. This position also has a $4,500 sign on bonus. No on-call or holiday coverage required.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides short-term, solution focused counseling services to patients and their families in the Crisis Walk-In Center. Patient care/customer service includes care/service to patients/customers in the child (6-13), adolescent (14-18), adult (19 through 64 years), and older adult (65 years and above) age groups.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position working in the new, Crisis Walk-In Center. Incumbent will work 36 hours per week. The Crisis Walk-In Center is open Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm, and Sat-Sun 9am-2pm. Incumbent would have opportunity to make work schedule based on days/hours the center is open. This position also has a $4,500 sign on bonus. No on-call or holiday coverage required.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides short-term, solution focused counseling services to patients and their families in the Crisis Walk-In Center. Patient care/customer service includes care/service to patients/customers in the child (6-13), adolescent (14-18), adult (19 through 64 years), and older adult (65 years and above) age groups.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Counsels individuals, couples, and families with common mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, stress management, substance abuse, and psychosocial crisis.
- Completes safety assessments for individuals presenting in crisis and engages the patient with therapeutic interventions to help stabilize them.
- Completes a biopsychosocial assessment on new patients and develops and implements a therapeutic treatment plan with brief, specific, action oriented interventions. Collaborates with other treatment team members in the clinical setting and acts as a resource/consultant on behavioral health issues.
- Develops and facilitates group psycho-educational programs to holistically address medical and mental health needs. Provides in-service training to team members to facilitate increased understanding of behavioral health needs and care.
- SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
- Completes required documentation in the electronic health record according to regulatory, payer, and departmental documentation standards.
- Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in the planning, development, implementation, and quality improvement of behavioral health services.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Social Work(MSW) or Master’s degree (MA or MS) in counseling, psychology or related discipline.
- Three years of experience working in a behavioral health or medical or human services setting.
- Prior case management experience working in a team based environment.
- Knowledge of community mental health and drug and alcohol treatment resources.
- PA Certification Board credential (ie. Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
