Therapist II - 2501 N. Third Partial Child

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Penn State Health - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Location: US:PA: Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: 9:00a - 5:00p

Recruiter Contact: Brie Kissell at [email protected]

Please note: In fall 2026, the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is relocating inpatient services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill. Our team is working closely with the Holy Spirit Medical Center Behavioral Health team and the Penn State Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for supporting the management team in planning, organizing and coordinating all clinical operations of the designated site. Assures quality assurance of all assigned team members who are part of the site and/or program. This also includes ongoing training and individual supervision for assigned team members to assure that clinical competency and high-quality client care is being provided. Must be trained, competent and actively implementing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and comfortable in supervising EBP models.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling or related field required.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in mental health direct care.
• Minimum one year experience in supervisory role or carrying out supervisory tasks.
• Basic Life Support Certified to be completed before the end of orientation period.
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• LPC, LMFT, LSW, LCSW

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

"Penn State Health is fully committed to providing critical psychiatric and behavioral health services throughout central Pennsylvania," said Dr. Erika Saunders, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Penn State Health. "By unifying these services and combining the strengths of our professionals, we are enhancing patient care, efficiency, collaboration and innovation." We are healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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