Primary Therapist - Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,650 - 67,998; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a qualified professional to provide high-quality comprehensive clinical services including clinical triage, psychosocial evaluations, and various therapy sessions. A Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience is required, along with relevant qualifications.

This is a per diem position scheduled as needed from Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including documentation, case management, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• L-LAC or LSW or PS required.
• Experience in individual, group, and family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality comprehensive clinical services.
• Document each treatment session according to standards.
• Attend daily treatment rounds and communicate changes.
• Perform case management and discharge planning.
• Complete pre-certifications and participate in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical triage

Psychosocial evaluations

Therapy (individual, group, family)

Treatment plan development

Utilization management

Case management

Education

Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

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.

Schedule: Per Diem – scheduled as needed Monday to Friday between 8 am-5 pm.

Summary

• Provide high quality comprehensive clinical services that include clinical triage, psychosocial evaluations, individual, group and family therapy, treatment plan development and coordination, discharge planning, utilization management with insurance companies, and case management with social service support systems, schools and other external entities, under supervision of the appropriate clinical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in 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 across the lifespan, assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age, and conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Document each treatment session in accordance with Princeton House documentation standards, complete assessment evaluation and integrated diagnostic summary, and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Attend daily treatment rounds, provide input and receive input from other team members, and communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to appropriate team members.
• Perform case management as assigned, coordinate discharge planning, and communicate plans clearly to patients, families, and all other providers involved.
• Monitor attendance and utilization, complete pre-certifications and utilization review forms accurately and timely, and participate in hospital and performance improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction surveys.

Credentials

• L-LAC or LSW or PS (required)

Education

• Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience.

Salary Range

$30.96 - $49.36 per hour, determined by experience and education.

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.