What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (Fulltime/1.0FTE) position at Pennsylvania Medicine?
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This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position working in the new, Crisis Walk-In Center. Incumbent will work 40 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 $5,000 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 required documentation in the electronic health record according to regulatory, payer, and departmental documentation standards.
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We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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