Behavioral Health Specialist - Harrisburg, United States - Penn State Health

Penn State Health

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Harrisburg, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Penn State Health:

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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

Location:
US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type:
Full Time

FTE:0.90

Shift:
Night

Hours:
varied hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Demonstrates competency with interventions and clinical judgment based on unit population and age specific needs. Delivery of a variety of mental health treatment modalities, including psycho-educational groups, milieu management, and behavior modification strategies.

Provides assistance to the primary nurse in management of patient needs and support services for effective completion of daily routine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma or equivalent
AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

Act 31 training completion required within 45 days of hire
-**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).

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_Be Balanced _with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
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_Be Secured _with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
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_Be Rewarded _with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
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_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 PPI?

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in 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.

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PPI has a modern 89-bed, inpatient facility at its Polyclinic campus at 2501 North Third Street.

As well as two convenient locations offering outpatient services, the Division Street Clinic, and the Third Street Clinic.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization.

Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

**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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. _