Psychotherapist, LSW- EHN PHL

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

34d

About The Position

Promoting the psychological recovery of adults and geriatric adults in crisis by organizing and leading expressive groups, recreational groups, educational groups, psychosocial rehabilitation groups and individual sessions. The Psychotherapist II functions as part of a multi-disciplinary crisis intervention team with particular emphasis on groups/activities that utilize their specialized education and clinical training. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Psychotherapist II makes recommendations for the patient’s involvement in available programming and documents all clinical interventions in the patient’s medical records. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s Adult/Older Adult/Frail Elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Job Description Education/Training/Experience: MA/MS in Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Activities, Occupational Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy. Combination of experience and training commensurate with his/her assigned task. (Required) ______________________________________________________________________________ Licenses/Certifications: LSW (Preferred) ATR (Preferred), CTR (Preferred), or BC (Preferred). CPR certified (Required) ______________________________________________________________________________ Physical Demand Analysis: Physical Requirements- Moderate level of physical activity (walking, sitting, standing) occasionally lifts 35-50 pounds. Meets requirements for Physical Examination and Communicable Disease Screenings as per State Requirements. Visual Requirements- Normal vision requirements. Hearing Requirements-Able to hear normal conversation and telephone conversation. Working Conditions-Exposure to inside environment conditions, bloodborne and respiratory pathogens. Due to 24 hour patient care needs, in case of emergency, you may be required to work beyond your scheduled hours. Other- Ability to read and record in medical charts. Writing skills are necessary in order to meet documentation

Requirements

• MA/MS in Psychology, Social Work, Therapeutic Activities, Occupational Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy
• Combination of experience and training commensurate with his/her assigned task
• CPR certified
• Ability to read and record in medical charts
• Writing skills are necessary in order to meet documentation

Nice To Haves

• LSW
• ATR
• CTR
• BC

Responsibilities

• Organizing and leading expressive groups
• Organizing and leading recreational groups
• Organizing and leading educational groups
• Organizing and leading psychosocial rehabilitation groups
• Conducting individual sessions
• Making recommendations for the patient’s involvement in available programming
• Documenting all clinical interventions in the patient’s medical records

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level