Mental Health Worker - DAY SHIFT - Behavioral Health Inpatient Acute Care

Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Hospital

Location: US:PA:Camp Hill
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.40
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00a - 3:00p

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, under the supervision of the Physician and clinical team, to assist with establishing a diagnosis and a therapy plan. Assists with gathering and documenting the data necessary to implement the therapeutic plan of care of the Physician and clinical team. Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of Penn State Health in its efforts to provide quality patient care and superior patient experience. Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with appropriate education and training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or equivalent experience require actively pursuing preferred

Participation in training related to psychopathology and therapeutic interventions is required

Current BLS healthcare provider

Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required within six (6) months of date of hire

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Psychological counseling, individual and group behavior and the relationship between social, economic, and psychological factors

Operating principles, major issues, governmental regulations, and code of ethics for the healthcare industry; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations

Basic computer skills

Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment

Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees

Ability to work independently or with limited supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

The 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.

WHY CENTRAL PA?

We are proud to possess a vibrant downtown area which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Hershey and Harrisburg Orchestras, museums, a highly rated amusement park, the Hershey Theater, farmer’s markets and some of the finest dining in the region. We are an easy distance from the Fulton Theater, York Little Theater, Lancaster’s Amish country, and walkable towns like Hummelstown and Lititz. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Minor League Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the United Soccer League’s Penn FC. Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living and is also within a day trip distance of some of the country’s most famous cities - New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.



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