What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor I - Inpatient - Social Services - $7,500 sign on bonus position at Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute?
Title:
Mental Health Counselor Level I (Inpatient)
Description:
This is an entry level position well-matched for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the mental health field. The Social Services Counselor is part of the inpatient Social Services clinical team and provides supportive counseling in individual and group formats to children, adolescents and adults receiving care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The position provides supportive counseling in individual and group formats and is an active and valued member of the care team for our adult and child/adolescent inpatient psychiatric units.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in the human services or social science field
- 1-year related experience, preferably in an inpatient psychiatric hospital/inpatient unit.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements quality structured leisure opportunities for individuals in care.
- Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that therapeutic and meaningful activities are provided during day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
- Works collaboratively with team members to assist with group and milieu therapies.
- Observes and analyzes participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Work schedule:
- Full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) positions available
- Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend hours available
Work location: Inpatient Units
Department: Social Services - Inpatient
Employee Benefits / Compensation:
- Vacation and Extended Illness Bank accrual that starts day#1 for part-time & full-time
- Paid holidays - accrual starts day#1 for (part and full- time)
- Medical coverage (2 plans offered) - starts day #1 (part and full- time)
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement - 403B Plan with employer matching
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) designated site
Our Culture:
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Dedicated to professional growth and clinical mastery
- Trauma Informed Care Organization
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI), a collaboration of Penn State Health and UPMC Pinnacle, is central Pennsylvania's leader in helping people with psychiatric and substance use disorders achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. Created in 2008 through a partnership of two leading healthcare systems, PPI has a comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, adults and mature adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs. Located in Harrisburg, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street and two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic and the Third Street Clinic.
We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma; Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma; and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care:
We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.
Salary : $20 - $29