Specialist Clinical Counselor - DAY SHIFT - Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Specialist Clinical Counselor, where you'll play a vital role in supporting adolescents and young adults facing eating disorders. In this full-time position, you'll provide individual and family-based therapy, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Enjoy a day shift schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Fitness Discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or psychology required.
• 1 year experience treating psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family-based psychotherapy for eating disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Specialist Clinical Counselor - DAY SHIFT - Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 40 hour week

Recruiter Contact: Ashlee Hoffman at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a dedicated therapist to join our specialized eating disorders clinic serving adolescents and young adults (ages 10-24). As part of our multidisciplinary Adolescent Medicine Practice, you will provide individual and family-based psychotherapy for eating disorders, conduct comprehensive initial evaluations for new patients, and develop individualized treatment plans. You'll work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care while tracking patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as needed. The position has a day shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements. Your time will be split between our Briarcrest Clinic in Hershey, PA and our Lancaster Pediatric Center in Lancaster, PA.

Responsible for providing psychotherapy to patients, screening admission referrals, and providing ongoing treatment planning.

Position requires travel to Lancaster Pediatric Center 1-2 days/week.

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.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

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 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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Union: Non Bargained

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