Psychotherapist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a Full-Time Psychotherapist. This position involves providing evidence-based psychotherapy services to general adult patients in an outpatient setting at the Psychiatry Clinic. You will conduct psychological assessments, document treatment interventions, and provide supervision to student therapists.

Ideal candidates must be licensed social workers or counselors with robust credentials. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that emphasizes collaboration and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent license is required.
• State of PA background clearance (PATCH report) is mandatory.
• Successful completion of PEAC payer enrollment process is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments in an ambulatory psychiatric care setting.
• Document assessments and treatment interventions thoroughly.
• Provide supervision and training for student therapists.

Skills

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Confidential psychological assessments

Clinical supervision

Documentation compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling Psychology

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. 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. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Full-Time Psychotherapist

Location: 3535 Market St

Department: Psychiatry Clinic

Schedule: M-F Day

Summary

• Provide evidence-based, time-efficient psychotherapy services for general adult patients in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform confidential psychological assessments in an ambulatory psychiatric care setting with a diverse population of patients.
• Provide evidence-based, time-efficient psychotherapy to a diverse population of patients in an ambulatory psychiatric care setting.
• Document the psychological assessment, evidence-based, time-efficient treatment interventions, and treatment plans in a timely and appropriate manner, to maintain thorough records in compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.
• Provide case consultation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams regarding individual patients.
• Provide clinical supervision to student therapists in training. This involves cultivation and development of the next generation of psychotherapists.
• Prepare and present didactic material to colleagues and students regarding various theoretical orientations and interventions.
• Responsible for emotionally managing traumatic information on a daily basis.
• Responsible for providing resilient self-support, and processing difficult information with colleagues.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings wherein collaborative case conferences are presented and discussed.

Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent license. Active license to practice psychotherapy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, necessary continuing education credits to maintain licensure in clinical social work, and credentials to practice psychotherapy. (Required)
• State of PA background clearance (PATCH report). (Required)
• If applicable, fingerprinting & FBI clearance if residing outside of the state of Pennsylvania, or if residency in PA is less than two years. (Required)
• Successful completion of the PEAC payer enrollment process by the UPHS Office of Medical Affairs. (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Master's Degree Social Work, Clinical Counseling Psychology, or related. And minimum 3000 hours of post graduate. (Required)

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.

Live Your Life's Work

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.