Therapist (Eating Disorders) - Per Diem (Day Shift)

Description

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?

Why Join Our Team?

For over 30 years, the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders has provided specialized inpatient care for patients with eating disorders aged 8 and older. Our 22-bed unit delivers compassionate and comprehensive medical stabilization and therapeutic support with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and nurses. Robust clinical programming includes both individual and group therapy offered daily Monday through Friday.

Schedule Requirements:

• As needed, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Group Therapy Facilitation. Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions (e.g., CBT, DBT, or ACT) and supportive process-oriented groups for adolescents and adult patients.

• Individual Patient Care. Conduct therapeutic check-ins and brief individual supportive interventions as clinically indicated.

• Meal Support. Provide active therapeutic meal support in the dining room, modeling healthy eating behaviors and assisting patients with distress management

• Clinical Documentation & Communication. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for all group sessions and individual patient contact. Communicate relevant clinical observations with members of the multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, registered dietitians, primary therapists, and nursing staff) to ensure continuity of care.

What We Require for this Role:

Education

• Master’s degree in social sciences required.

Related Work Experience

• Previous experience in treating eating disorders required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

• New Jersey license or license eligibility required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$30.96 - $49.36/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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