Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of 18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia

We are Philadelphia#39;s second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News amp; World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic amp; Spine). Whether yoursquo;re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect ndash; close to home or work ndash; through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists. Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center ndash; Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country. With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson#39;s Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

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We are a creative and collaborative team dedicated to outstanding professional work on behalf of our patients. Our goal is to meet our patients#39; needs and help them advocate for themselves and their family members. We believe our place in the community is as a healer, an activist, and a trusted friend. We perform our duties with empathy and compassion as we serve the needs of the underserved population of North Philadelphia. While we do have an academic component to our work, we strive to be community doctors who take pride in serving others. Join us...make a difference.

Licensed Therapist at the David Farber ASPIRE Center at Thomas Jefferson University

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a licensed therapist (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, relatedly-licensed therapist) in the David Farber ASPIRE Center, a newly developing center focused on treating individuals of all ages who are at increased risk for suicide. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and those who will advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through their clinical service and supervision are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a documented history of engaging with and providing services to individuals from historically underserved communities. The position will be filled as soon as an appropriately qualified candidate is identified.

The clinical setting is housed within a broader academic center focused on suicide prevention research and education, and outpatient clinical operations function as a satellite to the larger outpatient psychiatric practice housed within the department. Services range from individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy, and are offered in-person, as well as through telehealth platforms. Medication management is also available in collaboration with the department. The clinic provides an intentional focus on family and family-based intervention. While individual treatment is offered, the clinical model stresses the importance of partnering with families throughout the process. Strong candidates will have a background in family therapy and experience working with high-risk populations through a trauma-informed and affirming lens, particularly those with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Training in evidence-based practices (EBPs) for treating suicidal individuals is preferred, but the Center will offer training in EBPs for those requiring it.

The therapist reports to the Clinical Director and holds the following key responsibilities:

bull; Provides comprehensive assessment, interventions, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and other psychosocial treatment modalities

bull; Provides effective treatment planning and assists patients in successfully achieving goals

bull; Participates in outreach, wellness, and psychoeducational programming to the community

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

bull; Provides comprehensive assessment, interventions, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and other psychosocial treatment modalities.

bull; Provides effective treatment planning and assists patients in successfully achieving goals.

bull; Provides supervision to clinical social work trainees

bull; Participates in outreach, wellness, and psychoeducational programming to the campus community

bull; Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:

bull; Maintains a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality within the Department

bull; Maintains working knowledge of best practices in the field of Behavioral Therapy amp; Medicine

bull; Works collaboratively with psychiatry faculty

bull; Documents accurately within the medical record of patients as well as other forms to meet city, state and federal regulatory requirements

bull; Completes all medical record and billing requirements within the electronic health record system

bull; Prioritizes and maintains assigned cases to ensure appropriate services are provided to patients

bull; Attends assigned meetings at all levels within the organization

bull; Participates in supervision and/or teaching of trainees

bull; After hours duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director

bull; Other duties as assigned

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Faculty, administrators, staff, students, local hospital, mental health professionals, and other service providers.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
LCSW licensed in the state of Pennsylvania
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of three years of experience in a behavioral health setting is required. Prefer five or more years of outpatient clinical behavioral health experience, including providing supervision to trainees. Experience in family-based interventions encouraged.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Provides care that is appropriate to the specific chronological age, developmental age, social maturity and cultural background of the patients being treated

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.