Social Worker

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania•Woodworth, OH

16d•$55,962 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall-Mercer (PATCH) is looking for a licensed or license-eligible master’s level clinician to join our team full-time. PATCH provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for youth ages 4-18 with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive-related disorders at Hall Mercer. PATCH is the only designated evidence-based practice center for exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (EX-CBT) for youth (gold-standard psychosocial treatment for pediatric anxiety) in Philadelphia’s public mental health system. The mission of PATCH is threefold: (1) Provide high-quality mental health care to youth with anxiety and related disorders, (2) Train the next generation of practitioners in evidence-based assessment and treatment for pediatric anxiety and related disorders, and (3) Advance clinical research to enhance treatment effectiveness for pediatric anxiety and related disorders for a population with historically low representation in clinical trials. PATCH primarily serves Philadelphia Medicaid youth, and approximately half of youth served identify as racial or ethnic minorities.

Requirements

Master of Science, Master of Social Work, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
License or license eligible in the state of PA required.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with an M.A., M.S., M.S.W., or related degree, with Exposure Therapy/CBT training and experience working with pediatric populations are encouraged to apply.
Experience delivering exposure therapy to youth with anxiety or OCD is a plus but not a requirement.
Candidates who are fluent in Spanish or Mandarin are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Providing direct clinical services to youth in the PATCH program, including intake evaluations and therapy services.
Receiving in-house training in exposure-based CBT, consistent with the PATCH treatment model.
Using evidence-based assessment progress monitoring tools to guide treatment practice.
Supporting quality improvement efforts aimed at improving family engagement in services and increasing the cultural responsiveness of services provided.
Opportunities to supervise graduate trainees and support community outreach efforts are available to interested and qualified candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options.
Substantial amount of time away from work.
Long-term care insurance.
Wellness and work-life resources.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, and other goods and services.
Flexible work options.
Home ownership services (forgivable loan for eligible employees).
Adoption assistance.