Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Summary This is a Rehabilitation Counselor with Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs vacancy within VA Pittsburgh Health Care. Rehabilitation Counselors work with persons who experience functional impairments and disabilities associated with mental health, physical, and/or psychosocial challenges affecting employment, independent living, or personal adjustment. Responsibilities GS-9 duties include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a developmental Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) providing vocational and personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services. Serves, receives guidance and advice from supervisor and senior staff as needed. Provides developmental vocational rehabilitation services to Veterans with a wide array of psychiatric and physical disabilities and psychosocial conditions that present a myriad of barriers, to achieve competitive employment and educational and independent living goals. Ensures fidelity to evidence-based and evidence-informed vocational and professional counseling practices. Evaluates Veteran's abilities and disabilities; monitors and records Veteran's progress to ensure goals and objectives are met. Serves as a consultant to an interdisciplinary treatment team or other clinical staff as it relates to the Veteran's vocational rehabilitation needs. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments using medical records, pertinent disability documentation, and observation. Selects, administers, and interprets psychometric assessments and vocational instruments to evaluate abilities, transferrable skills, aptitudes, interests, values, preferences, and overall work resilience. Determines clinical need for and capacity to benefit from therapeutic and rehabilitation services. Vocational programming benefits may include work restoration/resilience treatment, transitional work placement and compensation, financial benefits counseling, potential benefits protections, supported employment, and assistive technology. Develops patient-centered treatment plans, using Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time-based (SMART) goals, and provides regular, ongoing assessment of Veteran's progress. Complete clinical charting and participate in professional peer reviews. Provides job development, job placement, job coaching, job accommodation, adaptation, retention, and education services to both Veterans with disabilities and for those employers who employ these Veterans. Conducts a job analysis to identify essential functions and develop reasonable accommodations. Facilitate job placement for Veterans by teaching valuable job search skills, resume/application development, interview skills and basic computer skills. Coordinate job search clubs for Veterans to improve in self-directed job search activities. GS-11 duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform the majority or all the following major duties and responsibilities in this standard FS. The incumbent serves as a journey level Rehabilitation Counselor providing personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions, and case coordination services. Provide a variety of professional rehabilitation counseling services such as personal adjustment counseling, therapeutic rehabilitation interventions and case coordination services, utilizing evidence-informed and evidence-based modalities and professional counseling practices to aid Veterans with severe disabilities in achieving competitive employment and educational and independent living goals. Spends 65 percent of the time in the community in activities such as engaging Veterans in job explorations, job developing, job coaching and networking. Selects, administers, and interprets vocational and other psychometric instruments to evaluate abilities, transferrable skills, functional capacity, labor market analyses, aptitudes, interests, values, preferences, and overall work resilience and synthesize into an interpretive data report. Determine clinical need for and capacity to benefit from therapeutic and rehabilitation services to include work restoration/resilience treatment, transitional work placement and/or competitive employment, assistive technology, financial benefits counseling and potential benefits protections. Develop patient-centered treatment plans utilizing Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time-based (SMART) goals and provides ongoing assessment of Veteran's progress. Procures and manages transitional work agreements from community, state, and federal agencies. Monitors worksite compliance with agreements to ensure Veterans are appropriately trained and evaluated consistent with industry standards. Provides supervision to graduate level rehabilitation counseling students from an accredited affiliated educational institution, including educational experiences, and in-service education for trainees, rehabilitation staff, and other disciplines. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02719A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required 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 driver 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: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. (1) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a rehabilitation counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). If the applicant's degree was granted prior to July 1, 2017, the program must be accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education. Or (2) A master's degree in counseling or clinical rehabilitation counseling from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Or (3) A master's or doctoral degree in a related field of study with course content that emphasized rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. Or (4) Foreign graduates with a degree acceptable by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Certification. Current, full and unrestricted certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) from the CRCC to practice vocational rehabilitation counseling. Exceptions for Graduate RCs: RC graduates from an approved counseling or rehabilitation counseling program who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and the additional degree requirements for CRC certification by the CRCC, but do not possess the required certification, may be appointed, pending certification, as a graduate RC on a full-time temporary appointment not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(D). Graduate RCs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained. Temporary graduate RC appointments may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed. 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: Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-0101-9 Experience. None beyond basic requirements. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for the GS-9 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of human development and behavior, medical, psychosocial, and vocational aspects of disability and differential influences of environmental and cultural factors to assist persons with disabilities in determining suitable vocational goals. Knowledge of history, philosophy and disability rights legislation in the field of rehabilitation to apply in the practice of rehabilitation counseling. Ability to synthesize assessment and diagnosis information in conjunction with labor market trends and community/educational resources to develop an effective individual service delivery plan. Knowledge of caseload management strategies to maximize an individual's independent functioning from assessment through provision of post-employment services. Ability to employ person-centered job development strategies to facilitate successful job placement. Knowledge of assessment tools and methods, functional capacity evaluations and specific vocational preparation to evaluate transferrable skills, residual capacities and needs for accommodations and assistive technology. Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-0101-11 Experience. Completion of one year of professional experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Or Education. A doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education or related field (e.g. rehabilitation psychology) from a CACREP accredited institution or from an institution accredited by a national or regional accrediting body accredited by CHEA. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for the GS-11 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of physical and psychological disabilities, appropriate accommodations and assistive technology principles to mitigate and reduce or eliminate barriers to integrate into the community. Knowledge of counseling theory, medical and psychiatric terminology and signs and symptomology of suicidal and homicidal ideations, to communicate appropriately with community health care professionals to provide useful input to other team members and employers in relation to the Veteran and/or his/her family's psychosocial needs and to recommend and help implement suitable treatment plans. Ability to use evidence-based and evidence informed vocational and professional counseling practices to include individual placement and support (IPS), customized employment and supported employment models and motivational interviewing skills to promote self-awareness, adjustment to disability, enhanced job retention and successful integration to the community. Knowledge of career development processes and job analysis methodology to determine essential functions of jobs, worksite modifications and/or alternative vocational goals given the work history and residual functional capacities of individuals with disabilities. Ability to administer and interpret a wide variety of assessment methods including transferrable skills and labor market analyses to evaluate for individual interests, aptitudes and abilities and to identify suitable vocational goals for the development of an effective individual service delivery plan. Knowledge of marketing strategies to develop collaborative partnerships/Memorandums of Agreement within VA and local business community to enhance employment and/or work opportunities. Knowledge of military culture and specific factors and dynamics associated with Veterans, particularly combat Veterans, to assist those who are returning to community and community based-work. Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year experience providing recovery-oriented clinical vocational rehabilitation services such as vocational, educational, training, employment, and therapeutic work services preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/133 Part II Appendix G62 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to G-11. Physical Requirements: Pre-placement physical examination to determine the physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of applicants for appointment in VA is required. Position requires the operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out duties. Valid state driver license required. 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. 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.

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

**We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission.**

**At Springfield Behavioral, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn't just for our clients; it extends to every team member.**

Springfield Behavioral realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload upon a culture of values of innovation, professionalism, and healthy work/life balance. We seek licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) for full or part-time positions in our **North Wales, PA** location.

**Clinicians have the option of onsite hybrid scheduling.**

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in an in-person, office-based environment. This position is within our Refresh Mental Health (RMH) organization, which provides a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

If you are located in North Wales, PA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely *, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

+ Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods

+ Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field

+ Independent mental health license in Pennsylvania

+ 2+ years of clinical experience

+ Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families

+ Solid computer and basic technology skills

+ Demonstrated history of professional growth and development

+ Proven self-motivated and independent clinicians able to quickly build rapport with clients

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience with children or adolescents

+ Experience with couples or family counseling

+ Experience with health psychology

+ Proven competent with a wide range of clinical presentations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

Responsibilities

Clininical Supervisor - Social Work/Utilization Management

Roxbury is currently hiring a Clinical Supervisor to oversee the clinical programs in our social work and utilization management departments on our acute psychiatric units. This is an operational leader position reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

The Clinical Supervisor, Social Work/Utilization Review, provides clinical social work services in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center and the NASW. This position is responsible for psychosocial assessments of the patient’s mental health and drug and alcohol history; individual, group and family therapy; active participation on the treatment team; lead role in the development of the master treatment plan; developing realistic and measurable short and long term goals; and assumes responsibility for coordinating with other agencies involved with the patient the discharge and continuing care plans. The Clinical Supervisor, Social Work/ Utilization Review, also assists the Director of Clinical Services in developing and implementing program and department goals and objectives, standards, policies and procedures and assisting in all areas of the day-to-day operations of the department. This Supervisor also oversees the utilization program in reviewing admissions for appropriate authorizations, continued treatment stays for all levels of care, and working with the Business Office to assure payment of treatment stays and timely appeals of denied cases. This individual serves as a key member of operational leadership and must work in cooperation with physician staff and other department managers.

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for over 35 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as, an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Benefits

+ Educational assistance of up to $2000 annually

+ Challenging and rewarding work environment

+ Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off

+ Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

+ 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

+ Diverse programming to expand your experience

+ SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program

+ Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

+ Pet Insurance

If you would like to learn more about the Supervisor, Social Work/Utilization Management position before applying, please contact Terri Pendleton, Director of Human Resources, at terri.pendleton@uhsinc.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work required, with a practicum in health or human service agency preferred. Previous experience in social work and utilization management preferred.

Two years supervisory experience preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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’s how we support our nurses:

+ Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000. (Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)

+ 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 (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. The Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice. Under the general direction 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. Additionally, the Clinician may have shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed.

**Responsibilities:**

+ OR Charge Role

+ Manage of all service lines

+ Manage direct reports

+ Support training and education of staff.

+ Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, Masters 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 hireClearances must be dated within 90 days

+ 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**

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

Springfield Behavioral is a premier mental health private practice with locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We have provided excellent service in the community for over thirty years and solidly believe a great workplace culture is the key to a successful group practice.

**We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission.**

**At Springfield Behavioral, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn't just for our clients; it extends to every team member.**

Springfield Behavioral realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload upon a culture of values of innovation, professionalism, and healthy work/life balance. We seek licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) for full or part-time positions in our Springfield, PA location.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in an in-person, office-based environment. This position is within our Refresh Mental Health (RMH) organization, which provides a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs

If you are located in Wyomissing, PA, you will have the flexibility to work from home and in the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

+ Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods

+ Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related counseling field

+ Independent mental health license in Pennsylvania

+ 2+ years of clinical experience

+ Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families

+ Demonstrated solid computer and basic technology skills

+ Demonstrated history of professional growth and development

+ Ability to be self-motivated and independent clinicians able to quickly build rapport with clients

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Competent with a wide range of clinical presentations

+ Experience with children or adolescents

+ Experience with couples or family counseling

+ Experience with health psychology

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

UPMC WPH Altoona Crisis Services is Blair County’s premiere crisis program. With expansion program in mobile and other departments, as well as a brand-new Consumer milieu we are looking for highly skilled caring professionals to join our team.

Under the direction of the Crisis Program Coordinator this position is responsible for assisting in the consumer service and clinical services. Primary responsibility is responding to mobile crisis calls from community professionals and persons within Blair County. This includes, but is not limited to, answering questions, obtaining clinical information, and scheduling outpatient evaluations, responding to telephone crisis, and documentation of all duties previously mentioned.

Our Crisis Clinician I is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!

2 year commitment - $3,500

3 year commitment - $5000

**Responsibilities:**

+ Manages a caseload for the shift

+ Obtaining clinical information in the medical record

+ Provide supportive counseling to consumers to promote stability.

+ Work efficiently and independently in crisis setting

+ Support consumer and negotiates appropriate referral services.

+ Collaborates with the Clin II such case consultations

+ Meets documentation and completes all required paperwork.

+ Completes face to face crisis assessments

+ Responding to telephone calls from consumer(s) community and natural supports

+ Manages crisis situations effectively

+ Complete case reviews

+ Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work with two (2) years of clinical experience required

**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_

+ Includes phone triaging, 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

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

CCM training is required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance

+ OAPSA

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

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

Springfield Behavioral is a premier mental health private practice with locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We have provided excellent service in the community for over thirty years and solidly believe a great workplace culture is the key to a successful group practice.

**We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission.**

**At Springfield Behavioral, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn't just for our clients; it extends to every team member.**

Springfield Behavioral realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload upon a culture of values of innovation, professionalism, and healthy work/life balance. We seek licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) for full or part-time positions in our Reading, PA location.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in an in-person, office-based environment. This position is within our Refresh Mental Health (RMH) organization, which provides a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs

If you are located in Wyomissing, PA, you will have the flexibility to work from home and in the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

+ Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods

+ Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related counseling field

+ Independent mental health license in Pennsylvania

+ 2+ years of clinical experience

+ Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families

+ Demonstrated solid computer and basic technology skills

+ Demonstrated history of professional growth and development

+ Ability to be self-motivated and independent clinicians able to quickly build rapport with clients

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Competent with a wide range of clinical presentations

+ Experience with children or adolescents

+ Experience with couples or family counseling

+ Experience with health psychology

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

**Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (https://www.chp.edu/) is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children’s Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. UPMC Children’s is named consistently to several elite lists of pediatric hospitals (https://www.chp.edu/about/awards-and-recognition) , including ranking on the prestigious** **_U.S. News & World Report_** **annual Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024.**

The Emergency Department is a 46 Bed Unit that serves over 85,000 patients per year, with emergent, urgent and non-urgent conditions.

Title and Rate of Pay will be based on Education and Experience

The Clinician is a nurse leader who has direct responsibility in the achievement of a culture of excellence and patient care. The Clinician is a highly developed role model of professional nursing practice. Under the general direction 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. Additionally, the Clinician may have shift accountability for delivering nursing care when needed.

**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 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

+ Masters 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.

+ Previous Leadership experience preferred

+ 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:**

+ 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)

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ 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**

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

Responsibilities

$15K Retention Bonus for Full Time Employees!!

Responsible for the quality and resource management of all patients that are admitted to the facility from the point of their admission and across the continuum of the health care management. Works on behalf of the advocate, promoting cost containment and demonstrates leadership to integrate the health care providers to achieve a perceived seamless delivery of care. The methodology is designed to facilitate and insure the achievement of quality, clinical and cost effective outcomes and to perform a holistic and comprehensive admission and concurrent review of the medical record for the medical necessity, intensity of service and severity of illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Starting April 1 2015. Minimum 5 years work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license.

2. Grandfathered prior to April 1, 2015. Minimum 5 years post graduate of an accredited school Of Social Work for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. However, RN Case Manager preferred.

3. Five years acute care nursing experience preferred. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management, preferred.

4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current;

5. Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.

6. Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.

7. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hires and maintain current.

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FacilityRoxborough Memorial Hospital

LocationUS-PA-Philadelphia

ID2024-162029

CategoryRN

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

Responsibilities

SOCIAL SERVICES II: To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

+ Master's Degree in Social Work related field OR

+ Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

+ In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

+ Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.

+ Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

+ Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

+ Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

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FacilityLower Bucks Hospital

LocationUS-PA-Bristol

ID2024-162027

CategoryClinical Professional

Position TypePer Diem

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt