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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8 hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The primary focus of this position is to enhance the patient experience for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs presenting to the emergency department at the Milton S Hershey Medical Center. This will include providing direct therapy services and supporting the emergency room staff in the assessment of mental health conditions. There will be opportunities for training in new modalities, program development and education of medical and behavioral health professionals, trainees and students. This position will be part of the Department of Psychiatry's Multidisciplinary Consult Liaison Team. Applicants are required to have a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or other relevant mental health field. Applicants must be currently licensed as a clinical social worker or professional counselor. Training and experience with the assessment of behavioral health disorders across the lifespan and in cognitive behavioral and supportive therapies for the treatment of anxiety and depression is required. Past experience working as part of a behavioral health treatment team and working in medical settings is preferred. This a full time position whose work hours will be Monday through Friday with no required evening or night shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required

One (1) year of experience in the treatment of Psychiatric patients required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

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