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Reference #: 9308727 Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of: Bucks Camden Gloucester Montgomery Philadelphia We are Philadelphia#39;s second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News amp; World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic amp; Spine). Whether yoursquo;re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect ndash; close to home or work ndash; through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center ndash; Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done. In keeping with Jefferson#39;s Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

Culture We are a creative and collaborative team dedicated to outstanding professional work on behalf of our patients. Our goal is to meet our patients#39; needs and help them advocate for themselves and their family members. We believe our place in the community is as a healer, an activist, and a trusted friend. We perform our duties with empathy and compassion as we serve the needs of the underserved population of North Philadelphia. While we do have an academic component to our work, we strive to be community doctors who take pride in serving others. Join us...make a difference. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The position will provide behavioral health evaluations, acute therapy and support services for house staff at the Emotional Health and Wellness Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: bull; Provides comprehensive assessment, interventions, individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy and other psychosocial treatment modalities. bull; Provides effective treatment planning and assists patients in successfully achieving goals. bull; Develops and participates in outreach, wellness, and psychoeducational programming to the campus community. bull; Develops quality improvement and research projects aimed at improving the well-being of house staff. bull; Provide care management services as needed for house staff. bull; Conduct preventative care wellness check-ins for all house staff, responsible for planning, data collection, and linkage to follow up care. bull; Evening hours are necessary, at least 3 evenings per week. bull; Individual and team approach in managing crisis situations. bull; Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES: bull; Maintains a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality within the Department bull; Maintains working knowledge of best practices in the field of resident physician mental health bull; Works collaboratively with counseling services staff and graduate medical education partners,documents accurately within the medical record of patients as well as other forms to meet city, state and federal regulatory requirements bull; Develops outreach programming for house staff and faculty bull; Conducts mental health trainings for house staff and facul y

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D or Psy.D.)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION: Ph.D. or Psy.D. licensed in the state of Pennsylvania (additional licensing in NJ and DE preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting is required. Prefer three or more years of outpatient clinical behavioral health experience. Experience in graduate and postgraduate counseling preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Provides care that is appropriate to the specific chronological age, developmental age, social maturity and cultural background of the patients being treated.

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily. About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.