Pennsylvania Medicine

Primary Therapist - Full Time

Pennsylvania Medicine$64K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Master's degree in a social science field is required.
  • Must possess or be eligible for New Jersey State licensure (LSW, LAC, or psychologist permit).
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or similar certification is required.
  • Experience in treatment of specific patient populations is preferred, with a minimum of two years being ideal.
  • Knowledge in addictions treatment is essential, with a focus on ongoing education in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate clinical competency in assessing and addressing the psychological and social needs of patients.
  • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions, tailoring approaches to different age groups.
  • Document treatment sessions and evaluations according to established standards promptly.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans and participate in treatment rounds with other team members.
  • Manage case transitions smoothly among various healthcare providers and community resources for continuity of care.
  • Monitor and ensure accurate completion of utilization management forms and patient attendance oversight.
  • Engage in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package to support employee wellness.
  • Generous prepaid tuition assistance program for ongoing education and development.
  • Engagement in initiatives aimed at medical advancements that benefit community health.
  • Supportive work culture focused on employee health and satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Summary: • To provide high quality comprehensive clinical services that include: clinical triage, psychosocial evaluations, individual group and family treatment, treatment plan development and coordination, referent relations, discharge planning, utilization management with insurance companies, and case management with social service support systems, schools and other relevant external entities. The above services shall be provided under supervision of the appropriate clinical discipline. Responsibilities: • Clinical Competency Demonstrate 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 as indicated by the knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the lifespan, and the ability to assess and interpret data, relative to the patient's age. Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions. Documentation Document each treatment session in accordance with Princeton House documentation standards. Complete assessment evaluation and integrated diagnostic summary. Coordinate the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan 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 the patients' clinical status and communicate to the appropriate member of the treatment team. Treatment Team Member Attend daily treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team. Identify changes in the patients' clinical status and communicate to the appropriate member of the treatment team. Case Management Performs case management with internal and external entities for smooth transitions across the continuum of care. Coordinate discharge planning and communicate plan clearly to patient and family and all other providers involved. Complete discharge summaries within established time frames. 100% contact with providers in community involved in patient's care (e.g., 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. Effective and timely completion of pre-certifications as well as coordination of utilization reviews with utilization management reviewer. Timely and accurate completion of UM forms Performance Improvement Participate in hospital and performance improvement initiatives and goals (e.g., completion of patient satisfaction surveys, positive patient satisfaction scores, participate in outcome measurements. Performs all other duties as assigned. Credentials: • L-LAC or LSW or PS (Required) • Must be eligible to obtain New Jersey State licensure, and obtain such licensure, within one year of hire date. Appropriate licenses include LSW, LAC, and psychologist with 3-year permit to practice in New Jersey. • Cert Alcohol and Drug Cnslr (Required) • Addictions Programs: New Jersey certificate in addictions treatment such as the CADC or CDA. Education or Equivalent Experience: • Master of Arts or Science (Required) • Psychiatric Programs: Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in the social sciences. Preferred Qualifications: two or more years experience in treatment of the specific program's patient population. Addictions Programs: Minimum Qualifications: a masters degree in the social sciences with an LSW, LAC or psychologist with a 3-year permit with experience in the treatment of substance abuse problems and is willing to actively pursue obtaining the NJ CADC certificate. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in the social sciences. Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years experience in treatment of the specific program's patient population. 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. Salary Range: $64,390.56 - $102,664.22/Annually based on 40 hours per week As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS's Benefits. Live Your Life's Work

About Pennsylvania Medicine

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. It is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is ranked among the highest-regarded universities by numerous organizations and scholars. While the university dates its founding to 1740, it was created by Benjamin Franklin and leading Philadelphia citizens in 1749 . The University has four undergraduate schools as well as twelve graduate and professional schools. Schools enrolling undergraduates include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing. Among its highly ranked graduate schools are its law school, whose first professor wrote the first draft of the United States Constitution, its medical school, the first in North America, and Wharton, the first collegiate business school. Penn's endowment is US$20.7 billion, putting it amongst the wealthiest academic institutions in the world, and its 2019 research budget was $1.02 billion. Penn was one of nine colonial colleges chartered before the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. The campus, in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, is centered around College Hall, and notable landmarks are Houston Hall, the first modern "student union", and Franklin Field, the first double-decker college football stadium. Penn also is the home of the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which is located 15 miles northwest of the campus, in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. The university's athletics program, the Quakers, fields varsity teams in 33 sports as a member of the NCAA Division I Ivy League conference.
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