Primary Therapist Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,650 - 67,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System in Eatontown, NJ seeks a mental health professional to provide comprehensive clinical services. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy, coordinating treatment plans, and managing discharge processes. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in social sciences and relevant credentials such as L-LAC, LSW, or PS. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $30.96 to $49.36, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance and health programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess L-LAC or LSW or PS.
• Experience in the treatment of substance abuse problems is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality comprehensive clinical services including clinical triage and psychosocial evaluations.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of multidisciplinary treatment plans.

Education

Master’s degree in the social sciences

Preferred qualifications – Master’s degree in the social sciences with LSW, LAC or psychologist with a 3-year permit

Job description

Position Overview

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 – heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day.

Summary

• Provide high-quality comprehensive clinical services, including clinical triage, psychosocial evaluations, individual, group and family treatment, treatment plan development and coordination, referral relations, discharge planning, utilization management with insurance companies, and case management with social service support systems, schools, and other relevant external entities. Services are provided under supervision of the appropriate clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the psychological and social needs of the program’s patient population; provide age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions and document each treatment session in accordance with Princeton House documentation standards. Complete assessment evaluations and integrated diagnostic summaries.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of multidisciplinary treatment plans and complete treatment plan reviews within established time frames.
• Attend daily treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team; identify changes in patients’ clinical status and communicate to the appropriate member of the treatment team.
• Perform case management when assigned, ensuring smooth transitions across the continuum of care. Coordinate discharge planning and communicate plans clearly to patients, families and all other providers involved. Complete discharge summaries within established time frames and maintain 100% contact with community providers (therapists, doctors, schools, probation officers, etc.).
• Outreach to non-attending patients per PHBH policy; monitor attendance and utilization reviews; monitor patient attendance and length of stay in scheduled program.
• Effectively complete pre-certifications and coordinate utilization reviews with utilization management reviewers. Complete UM forms accurately and on time.
• Participate in hospital and performance improvement initiatives and goals, including completion of patient satisfaction surveys and outcome measurements.

Credentials

• L-LAC or LSW or PS (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Psychiatric Programs: Minimum qualifications – Master’s degree in the social sciences.
• Addictions Programs: Minimum qualifications – Master’s degree in the social sciences with an LSW, LAC or psychologist with a 3-year permit, experience in the treatment of substance abuse problems, and willingness to actively pursue obtaining the NJ CADC certificate. Preferred qualifications – Master’s degree in the social sciences.

Benefits

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 and receive benefits designed to help them stay healthy and thrive.

Salary Range

$30.96 - $49.36 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity 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.