What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I - DAY SHIFT - Psychiatry Opioid Treatment position at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Location : US : PA : Harrisburg
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 5 : 30a - 2 : 00p
Recruiter Contact : Savannah Paxton at spaxton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
This position is to provide substance abuse counseling. Participates in the interdisciplinary team to help improve the health and well-being of the patient's with Opioid-Use Disorder and promote team functioning. Interventions will include crisis intervention, brief behavioral interventions, psychosocial assessments, supportive short-term counseling, group psychotherapy, and appropriate internal / external referrals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
- A Master's Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. Or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and one (1) year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
- Act 31 training completion required within 45 days of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
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Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below :
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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PPI?
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street. As well as two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.
We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's" : Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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