Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz\_ua\_UU The Inpatient Medical Social Work Coordinator serves as a member of the Inpatient Medical Social Work team and provides a variety of clinical interventions in the acute medical care setting. The incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment and decision making and have extensive skills in utilizing VA and community resources. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Maintain confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional and department standards. Adhere to all documentation standards and timelines to ensure appropriate follow up can occur across all aspects of the Veteran's care. Act as a consultant to other team and staff members. Ensure that the patient/families are involved in all phases of the patient care process. Provide consultation and education to other professions regarding social work practice and VA policies and procedures. Supervise the practice of social work students as appropriate. Coordinate treatment across departments to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans. Intervene with appropriate individuals/departments/agencies regarding delays in service that may have an impact on quality of patient care, length of stay, or inappropriate admissions. Oversee daily operations of acute medical care Social Work, develops SOPs for program operations. Monitor acute medical care Social Work staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice, and service delivery. Provide analysis and evaluation of acute medical care Social Work program data and computerized programs to identify trends and needs to enhance quality of care service. Provide leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development and continuing education programs for acute medical Social Work staff. Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with the Joint Commission, other accreditation bodies, VA and medical center policy and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: No Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Preferred Experience: Minimum two years inpatient medical/acute care experience preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Performs activities involving sitting, walking, standing, bending, and carrying such items as books, papers, and files. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a Clinician or Clinician Fellow for our 3 Mansfield MedSurg Unit.

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for external applicants!

Schedule:

The title and pay that is offered will be based on education and experience of the final candidate. This position will work 36-44 hours per week (typically 80 hours per pay period). Both 8 and 12 hour shifts will be required. Flexible weekend, holiday, and off shift responsibilities (must be able to work if needed to ensure adequate staffing and functionality of the unit, this requirement will rotate within the leadership team). Hours are subject to change based on unit needs. Additionally, the Clinician may have off shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed.

How does UPMC Support our Nurses?

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:

+ Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

+ Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.

+ Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents

+ Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Clinician Overview:

The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. This role supports nursing professional practice. The Clinician is under the direct supervision of the Unit Director or other department manager, the Clinician will complete and deliver employee evaluations, conduct selection and hiring of staff, and manage the daily performance for a group of direct reports. The Clinician is responsible for providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues, and general coordination of clinical activities.

As a Clinician you will actively participate in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role. You will serve as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. The Clinician assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding and completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.

_Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job._

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provides physician support to assist with completion of Depart/Medication Reconciliation function in eRecord.

+ Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.

+ Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment.

+ Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques.

+ Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work.

+ Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.

+ Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.

+ Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role.

+ Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others.

+ Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.

+ Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.

+ Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

+ Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.

+ Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

+ Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

+ Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.

+ Ensures patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

+ Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process.

+ Identifies, educates, and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition.

+ Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility, or system level.

+ Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding.

+ Completes and/or assists with staff performance evaluations for direct reports as applicable.

+ Minimum 3 years of nursing experience

+ Master's degree preferred.

+ BS/BSN required.

+ If BS degree not in nursing, a Master's or higher degree in Nursing is required

+ Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse.

+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

+ Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

+ Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in practicing state.

+ National Certification preferred.

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 34

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Are you an RN or social worker interested in care management, case management, or care coordination? UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is looking for a Discharge Plan Manager to support their Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning department!

The role of a Discharge Plan Manager will allow you to become a vital member of our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and smooth transition of our patients to their homes or other care settings. A Discharge Plan Manager works collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to create personalized discharge plans that address the medical, social, and logistical needs of each individual.

Be an advocate for patients’ needs and preferences throughout the discharge planning process, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed- apply today!

· A $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible roles with a two-year work commitment

· A designated career ladder designed to support career advancement, with two tracks to support both nurses and social workers

· Flexible schedule options to make your career work for you

· Up to 5 ½ weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays

· $6,000/year in tuition assistance to help you get where you want to be

· And much more!

**Responsibilities:**

+ Work with patients throughout their treatment journey — from day one of admission to post-discharge — to ensure patients are prepared for a successful discharge and achieve continued improvement following inpatient care.

+ Advocate on behalf of patient/family/caregivers for access to services and for protecting the patient's health, well-being, safety, and rights.

+ Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes.

+ Complete detailed patient assessments to determine patients' capacity for self-care, identify support systems, outline barriers to discharge, and determine the likelihood that patients will require post-hospital services and the availability of those services.

+ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized, safe, efficient care plan.

+ Integrate patients' goals, the health care team's assessment, risks, and available resources to develop and coordinate a successful transition plan.

+ Serve as a liaison between patients and the care team. Incorporate discipline-specific recommendations, test results, and outstanding orders into the discharge plan and respond to the progression of discharge milestones.

+ Maintain knowledge of resources in the area, their capabilities and capacities, and service providers available.

+ Ensure appropriate arrangements for post-hospital care will be made before discharge and work to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.

+ Serve as a contact between hospitals and post-hospital care facilities and the physicians who provide care in both settings.

+ At least one year of experience in discharge planning/care coordination is required.

+ This may include but is not limited to: coordination of a patient's clinical care needs in various settings such as inpatient, outpatient, post-discharge facilities, home or assisted/skilled living facilities, rehab, hospice; conducting insurance authorizations (medication, transportation, alternate level of care), obtaining information and connecting patients to appropriate outpatient regional resources, etc.

+ **RN Qualifications:** Diploma or associate's degree required

+ **Social Worker Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in social work or another health or human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of those being served is required; a Master's degree preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ CCM or ACM or other nursing or social work certification is preferred

+ **RN Requirements:** RN License required

+ **Social Worker Requirements:** LBSW or other related healthcare professional license required

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Are you an RN or social worker interested in care management, case management, or care coordination? UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is looking for a Discharge Plan Associate to support their Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning department!

The role of a Discharge Plan Manager will allow you to become a vital member of our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and smooth transition of our patients to their homes or other care settings. A Discharge Plan Manager works collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to create personalized discharge plans that address the medical, social, and logistical needs of each individual.

Be an advocate for patients’ needs and preferences throughout the discharge planning process, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed- apply today!

· A $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible roles with a two-year work commitment

· A designated career ladder designed to support career advancement, with two tracks to support both nurses and social workers

· Flexible schedule options to make your career work for you

· Up to 5 ½ weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays

· $6,000/year in tuition assistance to help you get where you want to be

· And much more!

**Responsibilities:**

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Advocate on behalf of patient/family/caregivers for services access and for the protection of the patient's health, well-being, safety, and rights.

+ Maintain clinical knowledge of and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

+ Complete detailed assessment of every patient in order to establish an understanding of medical and social factors, determine patient's capacity for self-care, identify support systems, outline barriers to discharge, and determine the likeliness of requiring post-hospital services and the availability of such services.

+ Engage in clear communication with the patient/member/caregivers as well as the interdisciplinary care team in order to develop discharge plans.

+ Serve as a liaison between the patient and the care team.

+ Actively collaborate with the attending practitioner, caregivers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care.

+ Facilitate teams to develop and execute safe and efficient discharges.

+ Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available.

+ Ensure appropriate arrangements for post-hospital care will be made before discharge and work to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge.

+ Integrate patients' goals, the health care team's assessment, risks, and available resources in order to develop and coordinate a successful transition plan.

+ Take patient/family/caregiver level of health literacy into consideration.

+ Evaluate patient/family/caregiver level of understanding and engagement with the progress toward goals and incorporate findings into the plan of care.

+ Evaluate the potential impact of social determinants of health that may elevate the risk of a poor transition.

+ Recognize and demonstrate shared accountability in the development of a discharge plan with the patient/member/caregiver as well as with team members to ensure optimal outcomes.

+ Serve as a contact between hospitals and post-hospital care facilities as well as the physicians who provide care in either or both of these settings.

Discharge Planning Experience:

+ Coordination of a patient's clinical care needs from either an inpatient hospitalization to outpatient; from a post-discharge facility to a home or assisted living facility; and/or coordination of resources to assist patients from an outpatient MD office.

+ Includes, but is not limited to, insurance authorizations ( medication, transportation, alternate level of care), coordination of care to alternate levels of care ( skilled nursing homes, Inpatient rehab, home, including transportation), initiating and organizing hemodialysis, coordinating inpatient hospice, home hospice or skilled nursing with hospice; and obtaining information and connecting patients to appropriate outpatient regional resources.

Nurse Track:

+ Diploma or Associate's Degree.

Social Worker Track:

+ Bachelor's degree in social work or another health or human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of those being served required.

+ No license required.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

Nurse track:

+ RN License required.

Social Worker Track:

+ No license is required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

**Please Note: The shift for this position varies with hours worked each week- if working 12-hour days, the shift is 11a-11p, if working 8-hour days, the shift is 7a-3p.**

**This position offers a generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 to eligible candidates!**

**Purpose:**

The Sr. Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice with focused expertise and accountabilities in one or more of the following: expert clinical practice, teaching/development, and/or evidence-based practice. This senior role leads the unit through difficult and complex EBP, process improvement to advance their specialty, and partners with management in the achievement of a culture of excellence in professional nursing practice and patient care. The Sr. Clinician, under the direction of the Unit Director or Department Manager, assists in the completion of employee evaluations, selection and hiring of staff, and in performance management. The Sr. Clinician has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Sr. Clinician, in collaboration with other health care professionals, applies superior clinical knowledge and skills to achieve improved quality of care and work environment outcomes through the integration of research and best practices. The Sr. Clinician is responsible for providing service-based education and clinical expertise for staff including orientation and training, consultation on practice issues and general coordination of clinical activities on a shift basis. They must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care that is relevant to patients under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The Sr. Clinician also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs. The Sr. Clinician demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication. Coaches' colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment. Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.

+ Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing. Actively participates in the role of preceptor for student nurses, nurse interns, graduate and experienced nurses and assists with the development of new preceptors in their role.

+ Mentors and role models quest for continuous learning through formal education and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.

+ Applies nursing knowledge and skills within the framework of Relationship Based Care, using the nursing process to meet the clinical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Practices solid verbal and written communication skills and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices.

+ Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.

+ Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.

+ Serves as a leader in clinical nursing practice, identifying patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and leading the change process. Identifies, educates and supports the psychological and learning needs of staff during change and transition. Practices participatory leadership and is an active member of shared leadership at the unit, facility or system level.

+ Assumes formal leadership responsibilities for one or more of the following: quality improvement, evidence-based practice, GN or new hire on-boarding. Assists the Unit/Department Leader with the peer review process.

+ Four years of nursing experience required.

+ Prior progressive leadership experience strongly preferred for external hires.

+ BS/BSN required

+ Master's degree in Nursing required if BS degree not in nursing

+ or Master's degree in a related field if BSN is held

+ Employees with a BSN may substitute a Master's degree with a UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

+ Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

+ Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

+ Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

+ Mobility and visual manual dexterity.

+ Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

+ Demonstrated competence as a Professional Staff Nurse.

+ The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

+ They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

The CTT Clinician I will provide comprehensive mental health services in community settings, such as homes, hospitals, and personal care homes, to residents of Allegheny County. The role involves delivering intense outpatient mental health treatment to consumers with serious and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include assisting with consumer and clinical services, answering questions, obtaining clinical information, scheduling evaluations, responding to telephone crises, and documenting all activities. The position operates 24/7/365. CTT is a team-based model implementing evidence-based practices, TMACT score of 4.9 out of 5 – highest score in Allegheny County, community base service

**_CTT Clinician I, II, and III candidates will be considered for this role. The title and pay rate (minimum rate for CTT Clinician I is $21.22; CTT Clinician II is $22.92 ; CTT Clinician III is $23.94) for these positions may vary depending on education level and years of experience._**

**Responsibilities:**

+ May facilitate or co-lead small groups of consumers/or significant others to increase understanding of consumer issues and to improve coping skills and performance of activities of daily living.

+ Maintain accuracy and completeness of patient records in compliance with institutional standards.

+ Provide insight & knowledge of insurance programs, processes and able to obtain authorizations as needed.

+ Submit documentation that is professional in content and appearance by established deadlines.

+ Assist consumer to set goals and plan to meet those goals based on consumer's strengths, needs, interests and cultural preferences

+ Participate in 24 hour on call rotation.

+ Participate in team meetings in a collaborative manner.

+ Provide consultation and direct assistance to the DEC or community ER staff in the case of at risk consumers presenting for treatment, emphasizing safe diversion from inpatient stays in accordance with ACT models of care.

+ Assist consumers to obtain and maintain culturally appropriate basic living needs through skills such as: food, medical care, recreation, education, and employment, through referral and assertive follow-up, advocacy, and problem resolution.

+ Participate in working weekend rotation.

+ Maintain a minimum productivity rate of 55%.

+ Complete consumer/family crisis assessments.

+ Collaborate with team members to provide needed services to coordinate with other community agencies.

+ Work efficiently and independently.

+ Participate in and/or completes a comprehensive assessment of identified clients. This includes social history, psychiatric history, and mental status exams.

+ Provide services in a community and/or office setting.

+ Provide therapeutic interventions with fidelity to the ACT model of care and using evidenced based practices.

+ Support consumer and negotiates appropriate referral services.

+ Serve as primary case coordinator for a caseload of 10-15 individuals/families yet may work with any member/family on the active caseload as needed.

+ Provide quality care to consumers following the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Model of mental health care delivery.

+ Utilize specific techniques of motivational interviewing.

+ Support consumer's WRAP plan.

+ Act as an advocate for the consumer and/or family and provides advocacy for consumers, including 302 another involuntary commitment proceedings, guardianship, and custody proceedings.

+ Assist consumer in developing a crisis, relapse, and service plan.

+ Responsible for learning, continuing education, and implementation of ACT standards of care.

+ Participate in outreach visits to consumers in various housing/living situations.

+ Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.

+ Provide follow-up services to consumers by phone.

+ Provide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability.

**CTT Clinician I:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** three years of clinical experience

+ **OR** Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work required.

+ Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.

+ Work history that includes phone triage, as well as in-depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments.

+ Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy preferred.

+ Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.

+ Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to assume on-call responsibilities.

+ May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

**CTT Clinician II:**

+ Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** three years clinical experience.

+ In lieu of this, Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** five years clinical experience **AND** three years crisis experience will be considered.

+ Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.

+ Work history that includes phone triage, as well as an in depth knowledge and proven skill at doing psychiatric assessments.

+ Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in home therapy preferred.

+ Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.

+ Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and to assume on call responsibilities.

+ May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

**CTT Clinician III:**

+ Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **AND** four years of mental health experience, supervisory experience preferred.

+ In lieu of this, Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work **WITH** six years clinical experience with three years crisis experience will be considered.

+ Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services.

+ License in Social Work or in Professional Counseling **_preferred_** .

+ Work history requires in-depth knowledge and proven skill at psychiatric assessments.

+ Experience in mental health crisis intervention, case management, or in-home therapy **_preferred_**

+ A minimum of two years of administrative/supervisory experience **_preferred_**

+ Certified peer specialist supervisor (or obtain certification within 6 months of hire) **_preferred_**

+ Excellent, recovery-oriented interpersonal relations.

+ Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and assume on-call responsibilities

+ May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

**ATTENTION: IF YOUR DEGREE IS NOT IN SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY OR COUNSELING, TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.**

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

+ Driver's License

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

**_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_**

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine )

Job Profile Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Description Summary

Doylestown Hospital Laboratory provides robust laboratory services to a busy, 250 bed hospital as well as outpatient physician offices. The successful candidate can look forward to working collaboratively with fellow pathologists as well as clinicians throughout the system. Applicants should possess strong surgical pathology skills and be board certified in AP/CP. Fellowship training or equivalent experience in cytopathology and/or hematopathology is highly desirable.

Doylestown Hospital is a community hospital located in the center of Bucks County, Pa, with convenient access to Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. The department of pathology receives over 16,000 surgical cases, 2500 cytology cases and performs over 1 million laboratory tests in a typical year. Special diagnostic testing includes immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and next generation sequencing.

Job Description

Doylestown Hospital Laboratory provides robust laboratory services to a busy, 250 bed hospital as well as outpatient physician offices. The successful candidate can look forward to working collaboratively with fellow pathologists as well as clinicians throughout the system. Applicants should possess strong surgical pathology skills and be board certified in AP/CP. Fellowship training or equivalent experience in cytopathology and/or hematopathology is highly desirable. Doylestown Hospital is a community hospital located in the center of Bucks County, Pa, with convenient access to Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. The department of pathology receives over 16,000 surgical cases, 2500 cytology cases and performs over 1 million laboratory tests in a typical year. Special diagnostic testing includes immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and next generation sequencing.QualificationsM.D.; License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure. 0-1 year of work experience of related experience in a specified medical field. Applicants should possess strong surgical pathology skills and be board certified in AP/CP. Fellowship training or equivalent experience in cytopathology and/or hematopathology is highly desirable.Working ConditionsOffice, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devicesPhysical EffortOccasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$20,000.00 - $500,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)

Job Profile Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Description Summary

Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.

Job Description

Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.QualificationsOD

Minimum 0-1 years of experienceWorking ConditionsOffice, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devicesPhysical EffortOccasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$20,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

​

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Guide Social Worker (Department of Neurology)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

The Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania seeks to hire a social worker to join their multidisciplinary team to support the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) program. The GUIDE program provides comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their caregivers/support network(s), and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. This full-time position in an outpatient practice in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine will be responsible for supporting older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their caregivers/support network(s). The social worker will train care navigators on common issues affecting patients with dementia and their caregivers, and they will supervise the care navigators, providing ongoing clinical guidance and consultation around working with this population. They will be responsible for ensuring that care navigators are in compliance with all program requirements including regular patient contact, clinical documentation, and resource allotment. They will facilitate multiple monthly caregiver support groups, as well as psychoeducational caregiver classes each year. The person in this position will be part of a team working with neurologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, APPs and other social workers, including MSW interns, to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. They will work with the program manager to prepare data to be sent to program funders, such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Supervision for clinical licensure (LCSW) is available if requested.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:-Collaborate and coordinate with other members of the multidisciplinary team internal to Penn and external providers to ensure continuity of care and transitional care management for GUIDE participants-Train care navigator(s) in providing dementia-competent care and plan additional education as needed-Supervise care navigator(s) in delivery of case management and supportive services to GUIDE participants (patients and caregivers); provide clinical guidance as needed-Is responsible for documentation of comprehensive assessment and care plan in patient’s medical record, as well as ensuring care navigator(s) is in compliance with program requirements-Facilitate support groups for patients and family caregivers as well as psychoeducational caregiver classes.-Carry out professional activities in accordance with the code of ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

+ MSW with active social work license (LSW or LCSW)

+ Ability to work independently in a high-volume clinic

+ Past experience working with older adults and/or older adults with dementia

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$61,046.00 - $81,441.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

​

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) invites applications for a standing faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in large animal anesthesia, with a focus on equine anesthesia. The position will be in the Standing Faculty in the Clinician-Educator (CE) track, which supports faculty members whose responsibilities include the traditional triad of clinical service, teaching, and research. A typical division of effort for faculty in the CE track at New Bolton Center is 70% time on clinics, including clinical service and clinical teaching, and 30% time off clinics for academic efforts, including independent or collaborative research that produces scholarly publications in their area of expertise. Didactic and laboratory teaching and administrative or other service duties are included in both on and off-clinic time. The division of effort can be modified according to the focus of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate is expected to enhance the clinical, teaching, and research missions of the Section of Anesthesia at New Bolton Center. The Section is home to four diplomates of the American or European Colleges of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and three anesthesia technicians. Six residents in training for ACVAA/ECVAA board-certification divide their time between Penn Vet’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Companion Animals and New Bolton Center. The anesthesia/surgical patient population of the New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals is one of the highest worldwide, with approximately 1,400 animals being anesthetized each year for a wide variety of procedures. The Section is involved in a vibrant and steadily expanding research and education program involving collaborations with faculty from other veterinary colleges and organizations as well as medical schools and industries within and outside of North America.

Clinical responsibilities include primary anesthesia care, and supervision of anesthetic management of animal patients (majority equine) and research animals, as well as participation in the after-hours anesthesia rotation. Clinical time is devoted to New Bolton Center's Hospital; however, opportunities to participate in the clinical services at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital as well as delivery of anesthesia at zoos and animal parks in the surrounding area exists if desired by the successful applicant. The candidate is expected to participate in the academic program of the Section, including didactic and laboratory teaching of veterinary students, interns, residents, and technicians. The successful candidate will be expected to perform investigative studies in an area relevant to anesthesia and to publish their research findings and other scholarly materials. Numerous opportunities exist for collaborative projects in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine.

Clinical and Academic Environment

The internationally renowned New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals enjoys one of the highest caseloads among peer institutions, admitting almost 7000 patients in 2024. The Department of Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center is home to over 40 diplomates of American and European specialty colleges who are in direct support of the program, including 10 double-boarded individuals. The 26 Clinician-Educators and 10 Tenure-track faculty perform the majority of the Department’s research, along with post-veterinary residency students enrolled in studies toward the PhD degree in the University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Graduate Studies through funding by New Bolton Center’s Penn Veterinary Scientist Training program, and post-doctoral trainees, fellows and visiting scholars. Students enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine are highly qualified, motivated, and eager to learn.

New Bolton Center is located on 700 rolling acres of beautiful pastoral land in Kennett Square (https://www.kennettsq.org/) , Chester County (https://www.chesco.org/9/Explore-Chester-County) , Pennsylvania, in close proximity to Philadelphia (https://www.visitphilly.com/) and major metropolitan and cultural centers. The successful candidate has the potential to access the clinical, teaching, and research units on the campus, including the Veterinary School’s 200-cow Marshak Dairy (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/clinical-studies-new-bolton-center/centers-laboratories/research-laboratory/marshak-dairy) and the 250-sow Penn Swine Teaching & Research Center (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/center/swine-teaching-research-center) . Opportunities exist for interaction and collaboration with other initiatives and departments, including the Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/center/center-for-stewardship-agriculture-and-food-security) , Pathobiology (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/pathobiology) , Wildlife Futures (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/research-initiatives/wildlife-futures-program) , and core laboratories working on microbial genomics, stem cell biology, orthopedic disease, and germ cell biology on the New Bolton Center Campus (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/NBC-hospital) , and numerous programs in Philadelphia’s lively University District. The three other departments of Penn Vet are located at the center of this interactive biomedical research environment, in close proximity to the Perelman School of Medicine (https://www.med.upenn.edu/) , the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (https://www.chop.edu/) , Penn Dental Medicine (https://www.dental.upenn.edu/) , The Wistar Institute (https://wistar.org/) , and a vast array of core facilities.

Requirements include a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, and board certification or eligibility in either the ACVAA or ECVAA, and evidence of research or other scholarly activity. Engagement in research in areas relevant to anesthesia is desirable but not mandatory. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application review will begin on January 1, 2025, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Eric Parente, Search Committee Chair, by email at [email protected].

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).