Therapist II - DAY SHIFT - 2501 N. Third Partial Adult

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Penn State Health as a Therapist II in Harrisburg, PA, focusing on promoting mental health and emotional well-being. This role involves counseling with emphasis on prevention and providing mentorship to new team members, along with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Fitness Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• One (1) year of experience required.
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health.
• Orient and train new team members.
• Provide day-to-day oversight.

Skills

Counseling

Patient Care

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Therapist II - DAY SHIFT - 2501 N. Third Partial Adult

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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Penn State Health - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:30a-4:00p

Recruiter Contact: Savannah Paxton at [e-mail]

**Please note: In fall 2026, the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is relocating inpatient services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. Staff will begin transitioning to the new space in spring 2026. Our team is working closely with the Holy Spirit Medical Center Behavioral Health team and the Penn State Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition .

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues. This position orients and trains new team members and provides day-to-day oversight as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree required.
• One (1) year of experience required.
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.
  
  

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.

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.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PPI?

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street. As well as two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. 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.

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