Full Time Mental Health Associate II - Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program

Penn Medicine • Princeton, NJ

100d • $20 - $33

About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The position is for a Mental Health Associate II in the Eating Disorder Partial Hospital Program, located at 1000 Herrontown Road, Princeton NJ. The role involves assisting primary therapists/group therapists in providing direct care to individuals and groups, and may require managing crises involving therapeutic holds.

Requirements

• Master of Arts or Science in Social Work or Psychology and eligible for licensure.
• Valid driver's license in employee's state of residence with a record in good standing with the State of NJ Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and adults (preferred).
• Previous experience with eating disorder experience/knowledge (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the psychological and social needs for the patient population.
• Conduct group psycho-educational interventions under the guidance and direction of the clinical supervisor or licensed team member.
• Document each treatment session in accordance with Princeton House documentation standards.
• Clearly communicate expectations to patients and enforce program rules.
• Anticipate clinical escalations and use verbal de-escalation techniques with patients to avoid physical harm to patients and staff.
• Safely execute Handle with Care techniques and therapeutic holds with children when appropriate.
• Attend daily treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Identify changes in the patients' clinical status and communicate to the appropriate member of the treatment team.
• Support caring customer service goals by interacting professionally and respectfully with patients, families, and staff in performance of daily duties.
• Support performance improvement plan of department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree