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Fairmount BHS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A behavioral health facility in Philadelphia is seeking a Spiritual Support Specialist. This role involves providing psychological therapy and spiritual guidance to individuals with mental health and chemical dependency disorders. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in divinity or a related field, along with relevant experience. Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and various health plans are offered. This position is essential in supporting patients' mental health recovery and promoting self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in divinity or related field.
• 1-3 years of work experience preferred.
• Must have completed 2 units Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (CpastC) or Certified Clinical Pastoral Therapist (CCPT) or Licensed Pastoral Counselor (LPC) from the American Association of Pastoral Counselors preferred. License and/or Certification must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to individuals with mental health and chemical dependency issues.
• Counsel on spiritual issues and provide ongoing support.
• Teach and promote self-advocacy among patients.

Skills

Psychological therapy

Spiritual guidance

Counseling

Self-advocacy promotion

Education

Master’s degree in divinity or accredited seminary

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co‑occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking a Spiritual Support Specialist to join our team.

The Spiritual Support Specialist are trained mental health professionals that provides, both, psychological therapy and spiritual guidance to individuals with behavioral/mental health illnesses and chemical dependency disorders. Primary responsibilities include providing quality care to individuals, counseling on spiritual issues, provide ongoing support, teach, and promote self‑advocacy, and provides direct spiritual care to patients in accordance with the treatment team.

Qualifications

Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

• Master’s degree in divinity, or graduate of accredited seminary or school of Theology at a graduate level, or related field required.
• 1 to 3 years work experience.
• Minimum of 2 units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required (200 hours of structured group and individual education).
• Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (CpastC) or Certified Clinical Pastoral Therapist (CCPT) or Licensed Pastoral Counselor (LPC) from the American Association of Pastoral Counselors preferred. License and/or Certification must be in good standing with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

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